Fox Lake man arrested after allegedly threatening family with gun

Fox Lake police arrested a 50-year-old man Tuesday after he allegedly threatened to shoot his partner and their daughter during a domestic dispute, authorities said.

Brothers sue Chicago Police Department over alleged false confessions
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Brothers Sean Tyler and Reginald Henderson asserted that they were tortured and forced to make false confessions by the "Midnight Crew," a group led by former CPD Commander Jon Burge.

Chicago cop shot, investigation underway
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A Chicago police officer was shot Monday night on the city's South Side, according to officials.

Gary K-9 officer fatally shot in the line of duty
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A Gary K-9 officer was fatally shot while trying to apprehend a fleeing subject Thursday afternoon.

Antioch police seize carnival ride as evidence in criminal investigation after boy seriously injured
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Police obtained a search warrant and secured possession of the carnival ride that was involved in Sunday's incident at the Taste of Antioch, where a 10-year-old boy was thrown from the ride.

Illinois Republicans voice concern over Safe-T Act's cash bail elimination
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The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday the cash bail elimination provision of the SAFE-T Act was constitutional after putting the legislation on hold for eight months after it was supposed to go into effect.

Suspect who shot woman, held 3 children hostage during SWAT standoff surrenders
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A man who shot a woman and apparently held three children hostage for several hours at a Hermosa home, prompting a standoff, surrendered Wednesday afternoon.