Rockford man sentenced to 30 years for soliciting child pornography: officials

A Rockford man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to soliciting child pornography, according to Kane County State's Attorney.

St. Charles man filmed hundreds of unauthorized upskirt videos across multiple cities for 8 years: police

A St. Charles man was arrested and charged after allegedly recording unauthorized videos up women's skirts and dresses for the last eight years, according to Geneva Police. Police are asking any women who may have been victims to step forward.

Officer shoots, kills man wielding knife at St. Louis airport

Authorities said the unidentified man refused to drop the knife prior to the shooting incident early Friday morning.

Indian River County deputy killed, 2 others hurt serving eviction notice: Officials

An Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot and killed Friday morning while serving an eviction notice at the home in Florida, officials said. A second deputy and a locksmith were also shot after a suspect began firing at random inside the home, Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said.

Armed robber on the run after suburban grocery store holdup, police say

Authorities are searching for a man who stormed into a Mount Prospect grocery store Wednesday evening, demanded cash at gunpoint and sped off in a white SUV, police said.

Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured

A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.

Judge orders Chicago man accused of setting CTA rider on fire to remain in custody

A Chicago man accused of setting a woman on fire aboard a CTA train will remain detained in federal custody pending trial, according to prosecutors. 

Man, 64, critically wounded in Roseland shooting

Chicago police say a 64-year-old man is in critical condition after being found shot multiple times late Thursday.

Houston man convicted in $14 million crypto fraud scheme: officials

A Texas man has been convicted of orchestrating a cryptocurrency scheme that swindled nearly 1,000 people out of at least $14 million.

Chicago man charged in string of South Side burglaries: police

A Chicago man has been charged after allegedly committing multiple burglaries on the South Side, according to police.

Former CPS student speaks out on alleged abuse by gym teacher

For the first time, a former Chicago Public Schools student who is alleging abuse at the hands of a gym teacher is speaking out.