Teen charged in Maine paddleboarder's death that sparked serial killer fears
Maine authorities said a 17-year-old was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found strangled on remote island.
Maine authorities said a 17-year-old was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a 48-year-old woman found strangled on remote island.
Chicago mass shooting: 1 dead, 3 others hurt on South Side, police say
A mass shooting on the city’s South Side early Saturday morning left one man dead and three other victims wounded.
A mass shooting on the city’s South Side early Saturday morning left one man dead and three other victims wounded.
Crash involving Chicago police car leaves 3 officers, woman in hospital, CPD says
A crash involving a CPD squad car left three officers and a female driver in the hospital early Saturday morning.
A crash involving a CPD squad car left three officers and a female driver in the hospital early Saturday morning.
Chicago crime: Woman drowned baby in Lake Michigan, police say
A 1-year-old baby boy died after being drowned in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday night, and a woman is in custody.
A 1-year-old baby boy died after being drowned in the South Shore neighborhood on Friday night, and a woman is in custody.
Suspect accused of killing Chicago police officer in 2023 takes the stand
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer took the stand in his own defense Friday, saying he reacted in the heat of the moment because he was terrified of police.
The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer took the stand in his own defense Friday, saying he reacted in the heat of the moment because he was terrified of police.
River North violent robbery victim speaks out: 'They held the gun to my head'
Tori Ledzema was attacked at 5:30 a.m. She was held at gunpoint and robbed of her phone, ID, and bag.
Tori Ledzema was attacked at 5:30 a.m. She was held at gunpoint and robbed of her phone, ID, and bag.
Man dies after metal chain yanks him into MRI machine on Long Island, police say
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
Lombard teen charged with plotting terror attack on Islamic Center: authorities
A Lombard teen has been charged with plotting to commit a terrorist act at a Glendale Heights Islamic Center, according to DuPage State's Attorney's Office.
A Lombard teen has been charged with plotting to commit a terrorist act at a Glendale Heights Islamic Center, according to DuPage State's Attorney's Office.
Chicago man pleads guilty to $5 million utility fraud scheme
From 2017 to 2024, a Chicago man defrauded utility companies out of millions. Here's how the scheme worked.
From 2017 to 2024, a Chicago man defrauded utility companies out of millions. Here's how the scheme worked.
South Shore shooting leaves 45-year-old wounded
A 45-year-old man was shot Friday morning while walking on Chicago’s South Side, police said.
A 45-year-old man was shot Friday morning while walking on Chicago’s South Side, police said.
Boy, 17, charged with Chicago armed carjacking
A 17-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking Thursday afternoon in the South Loop.
A 17-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with an armed carjacking Thursday afternoon in the South Loop.
CTA crime: Man seriously wounded during fight on Blue Line platform
A man was seriously wounded by another CTA rider on a Blue Line platform early Friday on Chicago's Near West Side.
A man was seriously wounded by another CTA rider on a Blue Line platform early Friday on Chicago's Near West Side.
Trump drew naked woman, wrote 'bawdy' message in birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein: WSJ
The alleged letter had a message that read, “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret."
The alleged letter had a message that read, “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret."
Teen dies after shooting in northwest Indiana, police say
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Hammond, Indiana, and police are still searching for a suspect.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Hammond, Indiana, and police are still searching for a suspect.
2 dead, suspect in custody after shooting and house fire in rural Illinois, sheriff says
Two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after a reported shooting and house fire early Thursday in rural Illinois.
Two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after a reported shooting and house fire early Thursday in rural Illinois.
Chicago man arrested 8 months after I-290 road rage shooting, police say
A Chicago man accused of firing at another driver on the Eisenhower Expressway last year was just arrested this week.
A Chicago man accused of firing at another driver on the Eisenhower Expressway last year was just arrested this week.
Death investigation launched after 2 killed in LaSalle County: reports
There have been reports that two people were killed Thursday morning in LaSalle County.
There have been reports that two people were killed Thursday morning in LaSalle County.
Illinois man slashed, choked woman inside apartment: officials
An Illinois man is facing charges after allegedly cutting and choking a woman Wednesday night in Lake County.
An Illinois man is facing charges after allegedly cutting and choking a woman Wednesday night in Lake County.
DOJ pursues one-day sentence for ex-officer in raid that killed Breonna Taylor
Brett Hankison fired multiple gunshots into Breonna Taylor's apartment, which didn’t hit Taylor or her neighbors, during a 2020 police raid in Louisville, Kentucky.
Brett Hankison fired multiple gunshots into Breonna Taylor's apartment, which didn’t hit Taylor or her neighbors, during a 2020 police raid in Louisville, Kentucky.
Illinois police chase ends with crash and two arrests
A Waukegan man accused of fleeing police in a stolen SUV was arrested Wednesday after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash.
A Waukegan man accused of fleeing police in a stolen SUV was arrested Wednesday after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash.



















