Chicago crime: Elderly man found shot to death inside SW Side home, police say
A 78-year-old man was found shot to death inside a home on Chicago's Southwest Side on Tuesday night.
A 78-year-old man was found shot to death inside a home on Chicago's Southwest Side on Tuesday night.
Driver charged in deadly hit-and-run in south suburban Riverdale: police
A driver accused of killing a woman in a hit-and-run crash in south suburban Riverdale is now facing criminal charges, authorities said.
A driver accused of killing a woman in a hit-and-run crash in south suburban Riverdale is now facing criminal charges, authorities said.
Husband pleads for help to find missing Chicago teacher Linda Brown
The search continues for a missing Chicago Public Schools teacher as her husband made an emotional plea for help.
The search continues for a missing Chicago Public Schools teacher as her husband made an emotional plea for help.
MIT, Brown University shooter planned deadly attack for months, DOJ says
The shootings occurred on Dec. 13 and 15.
The shootings occurred on Dec. 13 and 15.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges Wednesday
It is likely that Nick Reiner will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to TMZ sources.
It is likely that Nick Reiner will plead not guilty by reason of insanity, according to TMZ sources.
Chicago alderman pushes for action after latest CTA attack
New questions and concerns are emerging after another violent incident involving the Chicago Transit Authority.
New questions and concerns are emerging after another violent incident involving the Chicago Transit Authority.
Chicago alderman pushes for action after latest CTA attack
New questions and concerns are emerging after another violent incident involving the Chicago Transit Authority.
New questions and concerns are emerging after another violent incident involving the Chicago Transit Authority.
Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.
Indiana drug bust: Undocumented immigrants arrested after 309 pounds of cocaine found in truck
A routine inspection on an Indiana highway turned into a $7 million drug bust and the arrest of two undocumented immigrants, authorities said.
A routine inspection on an Indiana highway turned into a $7 million drug bust and the arrest of two undocumented immigrants, authorities said.
Pair charged with stealing $5K worth of Funko Pop figurines from Joliet home
A man and a woman were charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of Funko Pop figurines from a Joliet home on Saturday.
A man and a woman were charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of Funko Pop figurines from a Joliet home on Saturday.
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing Cook County street
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in suburban Lincolnwood.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in suburban Lincolnwood.
Chicago man charged months after Red Line robbery, police say
Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.
Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.
Illinois crime shifts after SAFE-T Act shows its impact
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
Chicago man charged with stealing over $1,200 of merchandise from Macy's
A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.
A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.
Stabbing attack on CTA Red Line platform leaves man, woman wounded
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
Stabbing attack on CTA Red Line platform leaves man, woman wounded
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
A man and a woman were stabbed Monday night during a fight on a CTA Red Line platform on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago crime: Police look for CTA Blue Line armed robbery suspects
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place on a CTA Blue Line train on Sunday.
Police are looking for three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place on a CTA Blue Line train on Sunday.
Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.
Linda Brown: Chicago police search for CPS teacher last seen Saturday
Have you seen Linda Brown? Chicago police are searching for a 53-year-old teacher last seen Saturday.
Have you seen Linda Brown? Chicago police are searching for a 53-year-old teacher last seen Saturday.