Feds want Madigan to forfeit millions following convictions
Feds are coming for Michael Madigan’s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.
Feds want Michael Madigan to forfeit millions following bribery, fraud convictions
Feds are coming for Michael Madigan’s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.
Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023, FBI says
Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.
Chicago man found guilty of sex trafficking young victims, kidnapping two of them
A Chicago man was convicted this week of sex trafficking five young victims and kidnapping two of them.
Will County Sheriff’s employee arrested by Homeland Security on child sex crime charges
A Will County sheriff's correctional officer was arrested this week on child sex crime charges following an investigation by Homeland Security.
Illinois man charged with animal cruelty after 19 dogs found in filthy conditions
A Bolingbrook man was charged with animal cruelty after authorities found 19 dogs living in deplorable conditions inside his home, according to Will County court documents.
Teen charged in armed CTA robberies, carjacking
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with multiple armed robberies on the CTA and a carjacking, police said.
3 women dine-and-dash at Chicago restaurant—then boast about it online
A birthday celebration at a Near North Side restaurant took a shameless turn when three women dined, dashed, and bragged about it online. Chicago police are now investigating the incident.
Karen Schepers: Remains found in submerged car in Fox River identified as missing woman
More than 40 years after Karen Schepers vanished without a trace, authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains found in her submerged car in the Fox River belong to the missing woman.
Loop Citibank robbed by man who implied he was armed: FBI
The FBI is searching for a man who allegedly robbed a bank in downtown Chicago on Thursday afternoon.
Karen Schepers: Remains in submerged car confirmed as Illinois woman missing since 1983
More than 40 years after Karen Schepers vanished without a trace, authorities have confirmed that skeletal remains found in her submerged car in the Fox River belong to the missing woman.
Suspected Indiana drug dealer arrested after high-speed chase with child, explosives seized: sheriff
A suspected drug dealer was arrested Thursday after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Merrillville with a 1-year-old child in his van.
Second man arrested in connection with deadly Beach Park shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place last month in Beach Park, authorities said.
Former Duke player confesses to gruesome murder while in custody on unrelated charge, police say
Brandon Braxton allegedly killed former high school friend Whitney Hurd in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Chicago man arrested 6 months after fatal West Side shooting: police
A Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal West Side shooting last year.
3 women accused of dine-and-dash at Chicago restaurant, brag about it online
A birthday celebration at a Near North Side restaurant took a shameless turn when three women dined, dashed, and bragged about it online. Chicago police are now investigating the incident.
Karen Schepers' vehicle was unknowingly found in 2022 by Elgin Fire Department: police
New details have emerged about the discovery of Karen Schepers' vehicle in the Fox River—the Elgin Fire Department unknowingly located it nearly three years ago.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy's murder-for-hire bond reduced to $750,000
A North Texas rapper faced a judge on Wednesday morning after being arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a fellow rapper in 2020. She agreed to reduce his $2 million bond.
Chicago police, US postal inspectors nab mail theft suspect
A Chicago man was arrested last week in connection with a series of mail thefts.
Kansas babysitter comes face to face with real life 'monster' under the bed
A Kansas babysitter came face to face with a "monster" under the bed when she attempted to calm down a child she was watching.