Clemency hearing held for Melissa Calusinski
The clemency hearing for Melissa Calusinski, a Carpentersville woman convicted of killing a toddler in 2009, was held on Tuesday.
City of Chicago targets youth in new effort to end violence
Mayor Brandon Johnson is starting a new effort to put an end to the cycle of violence in Chicago.
Woman shot while sitting in vehicle in West Garfield Park
A woman was shot Tuesday afternoon in West Gafield Park.
Suspect in $6K Oak Brook theft tells police she 'would be out tomorrow' after arrest; 2nd woman also charged
Two women are accused of stealing nearly $6,000 worth of merchandise from two Oak Brook stores on Monday night.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.
Off-duty Kane County sheriff's deputy involved in fatal shooting in Elgin
An investigation is underway after an off-duty Kane County sheriff's deputy was involved in a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in Elgin.
Chicago man charged with DUI after deadly crash on SW Side in 2023
A Chicago man was charged with driving while intoxicated causing the death of a bicyclist in Garfield Ridge last year.
Chicago Inspector General raises concerns of CPD affiliation with extremist groups
The Chicago Office of Inspector General (IG) released an advisory report Tuesday morning outlining its concerns regarding the Chicago Police Department's (CPD) affiliation with anti-government and extremist groups.
Woodridge man denied pre-trial release after leading police on 3 high-speed chases
A Woodridge man has been denied pre-trial release after being charged with fleeing from police at high speeds three times in a single day.
Off-duty Kane County sheriff's deputy involved in fatal shooting in Elgin
An investigation is underway after an off-duty Kane County sheriff's deputy was involved in a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in Elgin.
What are Chicago leaders doing to address violence in the city?
After an exceptionally violent holiday weekend in Chicago, city officials and community members are pleading for change. The City said they are working to connect victims with resources and support services. The federal government opened a new office last year for gun violence prevention, as well.
Chicago expressway shootings down for third straight year, ISP says
For the third year in a row, the Illinois State Police (ISP) reported a decrease in the number of shootings on Chicago area expressways.
Off-duty officer involved in shooting in Elgin
An investigation is underway after an off-duty police officer was involved in a shooting in Elgin Monday afternoon.
Washington Park shooting leaves 24-year-old critically wounded
A man was shot and critically wounded Monday night in the Washington Park neighborhood.
Florida mass school shooter agrees to donate brain to science in stunning settlement
"I figured if scientists studied his brain they might be able to figure out what created this monster."
Person shot to death in Back of the Yards
A person was shot and killed Tuesday morning in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Erick Alfaro cold case: Cook County sheriff seeks public's help in 2022 murder
It’s been two years since a 14-year-old boy was killed just steps from his home in the northwest suburbs. Now the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the two suspected gunmen.
Elgin shooting: Off-duty officer involved in shooting
An off-duty officer was involved in a shooting in Elgin Monday afternoon.
Video shows offenders break into popular Chicago restaurant
Police are searching for four offenders who broke into a popular Chicago restaurant Sunday morning.
Convicted sexual predator in Illinois sent threatening emails to woman, her employer: sheriff
A convicted sexual predator was arrested by DuPage County deputies last week for allegedly sending threatening and intimidating emails to a woman and her employer.