Linda Brown's family launches advocacy protocol to help families of missing loved ones

The family of Linda Brown, a Chicago Public Schools special education teacher whose disappearance drew national attention earlier this year, is turning its experience into a new advocacy effort aimed at helping other families facing similar circumstances.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts

After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.

Ex-Chicago-area officer convicted for extorting drivers for cash, drugs: prosecutors

A former suburban Chicago police officer has been convicted of federal corruption for allegedly conspiring to steal cash and drugs from people during traffic stops, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Waukegan man charged in New Year's day stabbing

A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.

Federal agents involved in shooting in LA's Willowbrook area

An investigation is underway into a shooting involving federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning.

Indiana man charged with setting fire to Chicago-area apartment building

A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.

Chicago man charged with attempted murder after shooting victim during fight

A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that broke out during a fight with another man last September in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.

Family sues Joliet after police officer searches 12-year-old girl during traffic stop

The family of a 12-year-old girl filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Joliet and the Joliet Police Department, alleging the child was unlawfully searched by a male police officer during a routine traffic stop.

Boy, 13, accidentally shoots self on Chicago's West Side: police

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody

The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.

Timothy Busfield can be released pending trial, judge rules

A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.