Chicago detectives, FBI agents honored for breakthrough in 2021 murder case
Murder charges were recently filed in connection with the 2021 murder of a 19-year-old Illinois Army National Guard member.
Three Chicago teens ordered to remain in custody after attempted carjackings in Downers Grove
Three teens will remain in custody until their next court appearances after being accused in two recent carjackings in downtown Downers Grove.
Man arrested for arson after Chicago firefighter critically injured in fire
A man was charged with multiple counts of arson in connection to a fire on Chicago's Little Village in July.
Aurora man hit with drug charges over alleged Naperville fentanyl sales
A 20-year-old Aurora man is facing felony drug charges after a six-month investigation into alleged fentanyl sales in the Naperville area, authorities announced Thursday.
Man sentenced to 9 years after leading police on high-speed chase in Aurora
An Aurora man was sentenced to 9 years in prison after leading police on a high-speed chase two years ago across the western suburb.
Taylor Swift concert terror plot inspired by ISIS, Austrian officials say
One of the Taylor Swift terror plot suspects, a 19-year-old, planned to use knives or homemade explosives to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue," authorities said.
Undocumented immigrant charged with sexually assaulting minor 'should not be in the country': sheriff
An undocumented immigrant was charged with sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 Tuesday in unincorporated Bourbonnais.
3 thieves crash car into Chicago pawn shop, steal merchandise: police
Chicago police are searching for suspects who crashed a car into a business on the Southwest Side early Thursday and stole merchandise.
Woman, 19, critically wounded in Pulaski Park shooting
A 19-year-old woman was shot and critically wounded while driving Wednesday night in Chicago's Pulaski Park neighborhood.
Chicago prepares for DNC, residents briefed on security measures
Residents near the United Center and McCormick Place participated in virtual information sessions on Wednesday to discuss the potential impacts of the upcoming Democratic National Convention on their neighborhoods.
Man charged in 2022 Waukegan murder, victim shot over 40 times: police
Detectives determined that Alvaro Ruiz-Casillas was ambushed by three individuals who fired over 40 shots at him before fleeing in a gray Mitsubishi Outlander.
Chicago police warn of child luring attempt on West Side
Chicago police have issued a warning following a child luring attempt on the city's West Side.
Rapper Nelly arrested for suspected drug possession while at Missouri casino
Rapper Nelly was arrested for suspected illegal drug possession at a St. Louis-area casino on Wednesday.
Arizona cold case involving Yellow Pages heiress from 1979 still not solved
An Arizona sheriff's office says the granddaughter and heiress of the Yellow Pages founder was found dead in 1979 and her death still hasn't been solved.
Pakistani national charged in U.S. with plotting political assassinations, including Trump
A Pakistani man is in American custody, charged with coming to the U.S. with plans to carry out political assassinations. U.S. officials say former President Donald Trump was among his potential targets.
Chicago prepares for DNC, residents briefed on security measures
Residents near the United Center and McCormick Place participated in virtual information sessions on Wednesday to discuss the potential impacts of the upcoming Democratic National Convention on their neighborhoods.
What we know about missing mom found dead in Santa Cruz Mountains
Authorities have determined a cause of death for a young mother found dead near a hiking trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains after she was reported missing over the weekend.
Sonya Massey murder: Pritzker calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot woman in her home
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called Wednesday for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded Sonya Massey in her home last month after she called 911 for help.
Homicide investigation underway after man found shot to death on Chicago's West Side
A man was fatally shot in East Garfield Park Wednesday morning.
Bicyclist dies after being struck by 2 vehicles in Skokie; police seek driver
A bicyclist died Tuesday night after being struck by two vehicles in Skokie.