Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping

A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.

Convicted felon charged after loaded gun found at Naperville TopGolf: prosecutors

A previously convicted felon has been charged after a loaded gun in the parking lot of the Naperville TopGolf, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney.

Bomb squad responds to incident on I-290 in Cook County; fatality confirmed
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Police, a bomb squad and federal agents are responding to an incident on the Eisenhower Expressway on Thursday, forcing the closure of I-290 in both directions near Interstate 294.

Chicago braces for teen takeovers at Foster Beach
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 Chicago police are getting ready for another big teen gathering, this time at Foster Beach.  City leaders are warning residents to expect large crowds and a heavy police presence to match.  Leslie Moreno has the details.

Amazon employee killed in shooting at Melrose Park delivery station
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 An Amazon employee is dead after a shooting at a delivery station in the west suburbs this morning.  Police are still searching for the shooter.  Lauren Scafidi is live in Melrose Park.

Police search for suspect in fatal shooting at Melrose Park Amazon delivery station

An Amazon employee was fatally shot at a Melrose Park delivery station Thursday morning in what police believe was a targeted attack stemming from a personal dispute, and the suspect remains at large.

Chicago man accused of attacking woman, running her over turns himself in: sheriff

A Chicago man accused of attacking a woman in her home, stealing her purse and then striking her with a vehicle is now in custody after turning himself in, authorities said.

Detective accused of pulling gun on officer over microwaved fish

A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.

Chicago police warn of downtown cellphone robberies

Chicago police are warning residents and visitors about a pair of cellphone robberies in the Loop that investigators believe may be connected.

Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight

Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. 

Teens charged after $5K Ulta theft in Norridge, police chase on I-55

Two teens are facing charges after authorities say they stole more than $5,200 in beauty products from a Norridge Ulta store.

Brian Hooker may have left US, friend claims — but former prosecutor says feds likely have him in crosshairs

A team from Florida's Broward County was in the Bahamas near where Lynette Hooker was last seen before she disappeared, as U.S. investigators reignite the search for the missing American.

Chicago crime: Fight ends in shootout, sending 2 men to hospital

Two men were shot and critically wounded after a fight escalated into a shootout Thursday morning in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.

Suburban Chicago man charged after Illinois Tollway worker killed on I-294

A Berwyn man is charged with felony DUI after state police say an Illinois Tollway worker was killed during overnight road repairs on I-294.