President Trump targets cities that allow cashless bail

President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders targeting the elimination of cashless bail, first for suspects in Washington, D.C., and then nationwide.

Chicago girl, 16, reported missing over the weekend

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl who went missing Saturday night from the North Side.

Shooting on Chicago's West Side leaves 1 dead, another seriously wounded

A man was killed and a woman was seriously wounded in a shooting late Sunday night in the Austin neighborhood that led to a brief SWAT standoff, Chicago police said.

Driver flees after 2 wrong-way crashes on I-57

A driver going the wrong way on Interstate 57 caused multiple crashes early Monday before fleeing on foot.

Experts warn of disturbing trend in random attacks across America: 'Nothing matters'

The concept of nihilistic violence – acts lacking an ideological motive and often driven by a need to gain approval in extremist online communities – remains a key conversation whenever a mass tragedy is carried out. 

Harjinder Singh: Nearly 2.5M people sign petition supporting driver accused in deadly Florida crash

A petition urging Florida officials to show leniency toward Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people, has garnered nearly 2.5 million signatures as of Sunday afternoon.

Man shot twice after woman's ex-boyfriend kicks down door of Chicago apartment

A man was shot and critically wounded when his companion’s ex-boyfriend broke into an apartment Monday morning in the Washington Park neighborhood.

University of South Carolina issues all clear after unconfirmed active shooter report

The University of South Carolina issued an alert Sunday about a possible shooter near the campus library, later saying no evidence of a threat was found though police continue to search.

Highland Park officials ends search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan

Due to the speed and strength of Lake Michigan currents, Highland Park officials ended the search for a missing swimmer who was last seen in Lake Michigan near Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in Fort Sheridan on Saturday.

Chicago area man set home on fire, caused explosion, damage to neighbors: prosecutors

A DuPage County man allegedly set fire to his own home, which caused a large explosion and “severely" damaged his neighbors’ homes, local prosecutors said.