Adam Beckerink appears in Chicago court on murder charge
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, who was found dead after a fall from a Chicago condo in 2024, has been formally charged with first-degree murder.
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, who was found dead after a fall from a Chicago condo in 2024, has been formally charged with first-degree murder.
State charges possible but complicated in Minneapolis ICE shooting | ChicagoNOW
Former federal prosecutor explains why bringing state charges against the ICE agent in the Renee Good fatal shooting could be difficult.
Former federal prosecutor explains why bringing state charges against the ICE agent in the Renee Good fatal shooting could be difficult.
Chicago sees spike in domestic homicides, report finds | ChicagoNOW
A Block Club Chicago special report shows domestic homicides and fatal shootings increased last year, with experts pointing to economic stress and limited resources for survivors.
A Block Club Chicago special report shows domestic homicides and fatal shootings increased last year, with experts pointing to economic stress and limited resources for survivors.
Little Village shooting leaves driver critically wounded; SWAT team called to area
A SWAT situation is unfolding in Little Village after a man was shot in the head and crashed his car Tuesday morning.
A SWAT situation is unfolding in Little Village after a man was shot in the head and crashed his car Tuesday morning.
Former congressional aide accused of stealing 240 government phones, selling them at pawn shop
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
'Violence Interrupters' ride CTA trains after recent violent incidents
After recent violence, a Chicago group is riding CTA trains to help keep riders safe.
After recent violence, a Chicago group is riding CTA trains to help keep riders safe.
Little Village shooting leaves driver critically wounded; SWAT team called to area
A SWAT situation is unfolding in Little Village after a man was shot in the head and crashed his car Tuesday morning.
A SWAT situation is unfolding in Little Village after a man was shot in the head and crashed his car Tuesday morning.
Leiyla Underwood: Chicago girl, 16, reported missing from West Side
Have you seen Leiyla Underwood? Chicago police are asking for help finding a 16-year-old girl last seen Sunday.
Have you seen Leiyla Underwood? Chicago police are asking for help finding a 16-year-old girl last seen Sunday.
Video shows 'armed and dangerous' suspect in Chicago business burglary spree, police say
A string of early-morning burglaries has hit businesses across Chicago's North Side, and a suspect was caught on surveillance video.
A string of early-morning burglaries has hit businesses across Chicago's North Side, and a suspect was caught on surveillance video.
Teen arrested hours after two Chicago carjackings, police say
Chicago police say two early-morning carjackings led to a teen's arrest before noon Monday.
Chicago police say two early-morning carjackings led to a teen's arrest before noon Monday.
Deadly attacks on CTA draw response from 'Violence Interrupters'
Several violent attacks on the CTA recently have “violence interrupters” doing their part to keep passengers safe.
Several violent attacks on the CTA recently have “violence interrupters” doing their part to keep passengers safe.
Caitlin Tracey case: Husband Adam Beckerink formally charged with murder in Cook County
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, whose body was found in the stairwell of a South Loop condo building, was charged with first-degree murder.
The husband of Caitlin Tracey, whose body was found in the stairwell of a South Loop condo building, was charged with first-degree murder.
Chicago man arrested a month after armed robberies tied to online marketplace purchases
Chicago police say online marketplace meetups turned into armed robberies. A 19-year-old is now facing six felony charges.
Chicago police say online marketplace meetups turned into armed robberies. A 19-year-old is now facing six felony charges.
Surge of in scams across Chicago area driven by AI and deepfakes
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
Chicago police warn of recent armed carjackings, robbery in 5 neighborhoods
Chicago police are investigating a string of armed carjackings and an armed robbery reported across five different neighborhoods.
Chicago police are investigating a string of armed carjackings and an armed robbery reported across five different neighborhoods.
CTA crime: Man charged with murder in stabbing at Loop station
A Chicago man is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing at a CTA station in the Loop as transit safety faces growing scrutiny.
A Chicago man is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing at a CTA station in the Loop as transit safety faces growing scrutiny.
Linda Brown: Missing Chicago teacher found dead, family confirms
After more than a week of uncertainty and mounting fear, a missing Chicago teacher has been found deceased.
After more than a week of uncertainty and mounting fear, a missing Chicago teacher has been found deceased.
Man accused of killing Ohio dentist and wife waives extradition after Illinois arrest
Monday's extradition hearing was over almost as quickly as it began — lasting roughly two minutes.
Monday's extradition hearing was over almost as quickly as it began — lasting roughly two minutes.
Ohio dentist killing suspect appears in Chicago court after Illinois arrest
Over the weekend, a manhunt for the suspect accused of killing an Ohio dentist and his wife ended here in Illinois. He was arrested in Rockford and appeared before a judge on Monday in Chicago.
Over the weekend, a manhunt for the suspect accused of killing an Ohio dentist and his wife ended here in Illinois. He was arrested in Rockford and appeared before a judge on Monday in Chicago.
Linda Brown: Missing Chicago teacher has been found dead, family confirms
After more than a week of uncertainty and mounting fear, a missing Chicago teacher has been found dead, according to her family.
After more than a week of uncertainty and mounting fear, a missing Chicago teacher has been found dead, according to her family.