US homicide rate falls to 75-year low as violent crime declines, FBI says

The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.

Families hold community forum looking for answers in funeral home investigation
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Families are searching for answers after the shocking discovery that their loved ones' bodies were improperly stored at South Chicago Chapel. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis has the latest on what families and attorneys are saying at a community forum.

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists

The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.

Chicago startup SplitSec uses your phone to detect gunshots | ChicagoLIVE
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A Chicago startup is using artificial intelligence to detect gunshot sounds using your phone. SplitSec founder and CEO Sri Deivasigamani joins ChicagoLIVE to explain why the system was developed and how it works.

Man wanted in Georgia child molestation case arrested in Chicago

A man wanted in Georgia on a felony child molestation charge was arrested in Chicago this week after a Cook County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Video shows Chicago armed robbery as police seek suspects

Chicago police released video as detectives investigate a string of armed robberies across three neighborhoods.

Chicago shooting: 4 wounded, 2 critically, on West Side

Four people were shot Friday morning on Chicago's West Side, leaving two of them critically wounded, police said.

What’s next for Luigi Mangione after his federal guilty plea?

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, resolving the federal case against him while a separate state prosecution remains pending.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing. 

What Chicago teens say city leaders are missing about ‘teen takeovers’
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Adrienne Samuels Gibbs discusses what’s behind Chicago’s so-called “teen takeovers,” concerns about stereotypes and what the city could do to create more spaces for young people.

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.