Man convicted in 2017 murder of Chicago judge: officials

A man has been convicted with the murder of a Chicago judge and attempted murder of the judge's girlfriend in 2017, according to court documents.

Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

State investigates landlord after ICE raid at South Shore apartment building
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State officials have opened an investigation into the landlord of a South Shore apartment building where a large ICE raid took place last fall. The raid led to at least 37 arrests, with federal officials saying it targeted drug trafficking, weapons crimes, and immigration violations. A newly filed housing discrimination complaint now backs up tenants’ claims about how the raid was carried out and raises questions about the landlord’s role.

Missing Chicago woman last seen in Gold Coast

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who was reported missing Wednesday from the Gold Coast neighborhood.

Chicago crime: Boy, 17, shot on South Side

A 17-year-old was shot Wednesday night in Chicago's Burnside neighborhood.

Cicero man charged with murder in fatal Stickney Township stabbing: officials

A Cicero man has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Stickney Township, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

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.