Chicago alderman pushes for action after latest CTA attack
New questions and concerns are emerging after another violent incident involving the Chicago Transit Authority.
New questions and concerns are emerging after another violent incident involving the Chicago Transit Authority.
Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
Indiana drug bust: Undocumented immigrants arrested after 309 pounds of cocaine found in truck
A routine inspection on an Indiana highway turned into a $7 million drug bust and the arrest of two undocumented immigrants, authorities said.
A routine inspection on an Indiana highway turned into a $7 million drug bust and the arrest of two undocumented immigrants, authorities said.
Pair charged with stealing $5K worth of Funko Pop figurines from Joliet home
A man and a woman were charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of Funko Pop figurines from a Joliet home on Saturday.
A man and a woman were charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of Funko Pop figurines from a Joliet home on Saturday.
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing Cook County street
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in suburban Lincolnwood.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in suburban Lincolnwood.
Chicago man charged months after Red Line robbery, police say
Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.
Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.
Illinois crime shifts after SAFE-T Act shows its impact
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
Chicago man charged with stealing over $1,200 of merchandise from Macy's
A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.
A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.
Stabbing attack on CTA Red Line platform leaves man, woman wounded
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
Stabbing attack on CTA Red Line platform leaves man, woman wounded
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago crime: Police look for CTA Blue Line armed robbery suspects
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place on a CTA Blue Line train on Sunday.
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place on a CTA Blue Line train on Sunday.
Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Linda Brown: Chicago police search for CPS teacher last seen Saturday
Have you seen Linda Brown? Chicago police are searching for a 53-year-old teacher last seen Saturday.
Have you seen Linda Brown? Chicago police are searching for a 53-year-old teacher last seen Saturday.
Murders and opioid deaths drop in Cook County | What’s behind the shift?
New data from the Cook County Medical Examiner shows a drop in murders and opioid-related deaths. We break down what the numbers reveal and what this trend could mean for public safety.
New data from the Cook County Medical Examiner shows a drop in murders and opioid-related deaths. We break down what the numbers reveal and what this trend could mean for public safety.
Trial of officer in Uvalde school shooting begins
The trial of one of the officers who responded to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting began in Texas. He's facing 29 felony counts for abandoning or endangering a child.
The trial of one of the officers who responded to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting began in Texas. He's facing 29 felony counts for abandoning or endangering a child.
Maduro pleads not guilty as neighboring countries brace for fallout
After Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug and weapons charges in New York, nearby countries — especially Colombia — are on alert over fears of instability, protests, and a potential new wave of migrants.
After Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug and weapons charges in New York, nearby countries — especially Colombia — are on alert over fears of instability, protests, and a potential new wave of migrants.
Disneyland fight: Brawl erupts at Indiana Jones ride over line-cutting
Anaheim Police are investigating a violent altercation at Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure where a man was assaulted after a line-cutting dispute during the busy holiday season.
Anaheim Police are investigating a violent altercation at Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure where a man was assaulted after a line-cutting dispute during the busy holiday season.
Who is Barry Pollack? Meet the lawyer defending President Nicolás Maduro
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a military operation over the weekend.
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a military operation over the weekend.
Husband charged in Will County cold case 37 years after wife’s disappearance: sheriff
More than 37 years after a Will County woman was last seen alive, her husband has been charged with first-degree murder in her death, authorities said.
More than 37 years after a Will County woman was last seen alive, her husband has been charged with first-degree murder in her death, authorities said.