Caught on camera: Chicago street performer robbed mid-song

During a recent performance, a high school student stole his tip box with about $100, though a bystander later returned it and the school reimbursed him after the teen was identified.

Caught on camera: Chicago street performer robbed mid-song
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During a recent performance, a high school student stole his tip box with about $100, though a bystander later returned it and the school reimbursed him after the teen was identified.

Woman killed, 2 wounded in daylight shooting on Chicago’s South Side, police say

A 26-year-old woman was killed and two males — ages 18 and 16 — are hospitalized after a daylight shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, police said.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Cook County official found not guilty of DUI after two-day trial: 'Justice prevailed'

A Cook County elected official has been found not guilty of driving under the influence following a bench trial stemming from a 2024 crash in the Ravenswood neighborhood.

Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands

Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.

7th suspect charged in Winnetka home invasion case tied to Lil Zay Osama

A seventh man is now charged in the violent Winnetka home invasion case tied to Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama. Here are the new details.

Cook County man charged in DUI crash that killed 65-year-old: 'Devastating loss'

A Cook County man has been charged with driving under the influence during a crash on I-355 that killed a 65-year-old woman and injured her two adult children.

Ford Heights man charged after drugs found during search of home

A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges after officers say they found suspected cocaine during a search of his home.

Video gambling debate in Chicago area grows over crime, revenue concerns

A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying. Supporters tout potential revenue and critics warn of crime, addiction risks.