Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Ross Weidner, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel CHICAGO (WLS) -- The police knee-to-the-neck tactic that prosecutors say killed George Floyd last year is the focus of the police trial underway in Minneapolis.In light of what happened to Floyd, the ABC7 I-Team looked into Chicago police use of force and questions about policies and procedures.The Minneapolis police chief who fired officer Derek Chauvin right after died was on the witness stand for most of the day Monday, talking about the carotid artery hold Chauvin had on George Floyd for more than nine...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Ross Weidner, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel CHICAGO (WLS) -- The police knee-to-the-neck tactic that prosecutors say killed George Floyd last year is the focus of the police trial underway in Minneapolis.In light of what happened to Floyd, the ABC7 I-Team looked into Chicago police use of force and questions about policies and procedures.The Minneapolis police chief who fired officer Derek Chauvin right after died was on the witness stand for most of the day Monday, talking about the carotid artery hold Chauvin had on George Floyd for more than nine...WW…

By and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross WeidnerTuesday, February 16, 2021 6:46PM CTJi Chaoqun's federal court appearance in Chicago on Thursday is routine, in an anything-but-normal case.CHICAGO (WLS) -- The spy case against a former U.S. Army reservist and student at Illinois Institute of Technology wasn't a one-man espionage show, according to federal investigators.Ji Chaoqun's federal court appearance in Chicago on Thursday is routine, in an anything-but-normal case. Chaoqun is charged against the backdrop of a possibly wider Chinese scheme to siphon intelligence information...…By and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross WeidnerTuesday, February 16, 2021 6:46PM CTJi Chaoqun's federal court appearance in Chicago on Thursday is routine, in an anything-but-normal case.CHICAGO (WLS) -- The spy case against a former U.S. Army reservist and student at Illinois Institute of Technology wasn't a one-man espionage show, according to federal investigators.Ji Chaoqun's federal court appearance in Chicago on Thursday is routine, in an anything-but-normal case. Chaoqun is charged against the backdrop of a possibly wider Chinese scheme to siphon intelligence information...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg CHICAGO (WLS) -- With COVID-19 vaccines in such short supply, the I-Team investigated what public health authorities are doing to make sure nothing goes to waste and the precious commodities end up in people's arms instead of the trash.Illinois public health officials said as of February 10, 526 COVID-19 vaccine doses have gone to waste so far statewide. That's less than 1 percent of all vaccines administered statewide.Sometimes the waste is caused by a broken vial or syringe. In other cases,...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg CHICAGO (WLS) -- With COVID-19 vaccines in such short supply, the I-Team investigated what public health authorities are doing to make sure nothing goes to waste and the precious commodities end up in people's arms instead of the trash.Illinois public health officials said as of February 10, 526 COVID-19 vaccine doses have gone to waste so far statewide. That's less than 1 percent of all vaccines administered statewide.Sometimes the waste is caused by a broken vial or syringe. In other cases,...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner CHICAGO (WLS) -- As friends and family of 19-year-old gunshot victim Martese D. Jackson attended the teenager's funeral Wednesday morning, a shot was fired - shattering a front window at the South Side church that had just hosted his wake.No one was hit by the gunfire that occurred just after 11 a.m. at the Elev8 Church, 7023 S. Halsted St., according to Chicago police."A funeral service was being held at a church and due to COVID restrictions people were lined outside the front of the church," police said....…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner CHICAGO (WLS) -- As friends and family of 19-year-old gunshot victim Martese D. Jackson attended the teenager's funeral Wednesday morning, a shot was fired - shattering a front window at the South Side church that had just hosted his wake.No one was hit by the gunfire that occurred just after 11 a.m. at the Elev8 Church, 7023 S. Halsted St., according to Chicago police."A funeral service was being held at a church and due to COVID restrictions people were lined outside the front of the church," police said....WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner CHICAGO (WLS) -- Four weeks after the Capitol attack, authorities are still searching for dozens of people who raided the building and fought with police while federal agents are continue to make arrests.Wednesday, 30-year old Ethan Nordean was taken into custody in Washington State. Prosecutors say Nordean describes himself as the "Sergeant of Arms" of the Seattle Chapter of the Proud Boys and was one of the first to breach the building, as shown in a picture included in the federal complaint.Two days...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner CHICAGO (WLS) -- Four weeks after the Capitol attack, authorities are still searching for dozens of people who raided the building and fought with police while federal agents are continue to make arrests.Wednesday, 30-year old Ethan Nordean was taken into custody in Washington State. Prosecutors say Nordean describes himself as the "Sergeant of Arms" of the Seattle Chapter of the Proud Boys and was one of the first to breach the building, as shown in a picture included in the federal complaint.Two days...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner CHICAGO (WLS) -- It is the end of the road for a celebrated and debated federal law enforcement program that targeted rising violence in Chicago and several other big cities. Operation Legend is no more, six months after it began.The Justice Department's program was quietly canceled. The I-Team confirmed Monday its termination came with none of the commotion that accompanied the onset of the crime fighting program in Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City and six other cities.When Operation Legend began in Chicago...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner CHICAGO (WLS) -- It is the end of the road for a celebrated and debated federal law enforcement program that targeted rising violence in Chicago and several other big cities. Operation Legend is no more, six months after it began.The Justice Department's program was quietly canceled. The I-Team confirmed Monday its termination came with none of the commotion that accompanied the onset of the crime fighting program in Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City and six other cities.When Operation Legend began in Chicago...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutSuspect posted slurred, rambling videos before fatal rampage: sourcesBy , and Jesse Kirsch, Alexis McAdams CHICAGO (WLS) -- Seven people have been shot and at least three of the victims killed after a shooting rampage that stretched from Chicago's South Side to Evanston Saturday, according to Chicago police.As law enforcement officials gather more information about the deadly crime spree, they're providing more details."When you hear this whole story, it seems that you have a crystal ball of what he's doing next, and we all know we don't have a crystal ball where...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutSuspect posted slurred, rambling videos before fatal rampage: sourcesBy , and Jesse Kirsch, Alexis McAdams CHICAGO (WLS) -- Seven people have been shot and at least three of the victims killed after a shooting rampage that stretched from Chicago's South Side to Evanston Saturday, according to Chicago police.As law enforcement officials gather more information about the deadly crime spree, they're providing more details."When you hear this whole story, it seems that you have a crystal ball of what he's doing next, and we all know we don't have a crystal ball where...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Chuck Goudie CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new and disturbing information in the alleged militia plot against the governor of Michigan.The 14 men charged had far more violent plans than just a kidnapping, according to federal and state authorities.New filings claim there was a Plan B the militiamen had drawn up, that involved a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.And, according to government documents now on file in lower Michigan court, there was also a Plan C...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Chuck Goudie CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new and disturbing information in the alleged militia plot against the governor of Michigan.The 14 men charged had far more violent plans than just a kidnapping, according to federal and state authorities.New filings claim there was a Plan B the militiamen had drawn up, that involved a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.And, according to government documents now on file in lower Michigan court, there was also a Plan C...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Chuck Goudie CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new and disturbing information in the alleged militia plot against the governor of Michigan.The 14 men charged had far more violent plans than just a kidnapping, according to federal and state authorities.New filings claim there was a Plan B the militiamen had drawn up, that involved a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.And, according to government documents now on file in lower Michigan court, there was also a Plan C...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Chuck Goudie CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new and disturbing information in the alleged militia plot against the governor of Michigan.The 14 men charged had far more violent plans than just a kidnapping, according to federal and state authorities.New filings claim there was a Plan B the militiamen had drawn up, that involved a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.And, according to government documents now on file in lower Michigan court, there was also a Plan C...WW…

Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Chuck Goudie CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new and disturbing information in the alleged militia plot against the governor of Michigan.The 14 men charged had far more violent plans than just a kidnapping, according to federal and state authorities.New filings claim there was a Plan B the militiamen had drawn up, that involved a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.And, according to government documents now on file in lower Michigan court, there was also a Plan C...…Welcome, Your AccountLog OutBy Chuck Goudie CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is new and disturbing information in the alleged militia plot against the governor of Michigan.The 14 men charged had far more violent plans than just a kidnapping, according to federal and state authorities.New filings claim there was a Plan B the militiamen had drawn up, that involved a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.And, according to government documents now on file in lower Michigan court, there was also a Plan C...WW…