Chicago officials brace for possible federal immigration agent deployment next week

Under federal law, the president can only send in the National Guard if the governor requests it, except in extreme circumstances. But he is free to send more ICE agents.

Caitlin Tracey case: Husband pleads no contest to domestic abuse in Michigan

The husband of a woman found dead in a South Loop condo stairwell has pleaded no contest in a Michigan court to domestic abuse and violating a no-contact order.

Suburban parents charged after children, pets found in filthy basement: officials

A suburban couple was arrested after investigators found their three children living in a urine- and feces-covered basement and uncovered child pornography on the father’s devices, authorities said.

Shelter-in-place lifted in Joliet after ‘active incident’; suspect arrested

A suspect is in custody after residents in a Joliet neighborhood were told to shelter in place Friday afternoon during what officials described as an “active incident.”

Stats show crime is declining in big cities, despite public perception

President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying the National Guard to some major cities to manage crime in the areas, similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., But new data reflects a significant drop in crime in several cities so far in 2025.

Chicago man charged with attempted murder of police officers

A man has been charged with the attempted murders of two Chicago police officers after allegedly striking one with his car during a chaotic confrontation on Wednesday.

Crystal Lake crash: Driver charged with DUI after 3 injured

A man was charged with driving under the influence during a crash that injured himself and two of his passengers Friday morning in Crystal Lake.

Missing high-risk woman located: police

A high-risk woman who was reported missing last week from the Northwest Side has been found.

Annunciation Church and School shooting: Everything we know so far

A shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children dead and 18 others injured. Here's everything we know so far.

Wanted: US offers $10M for son of 'El Chapo'

ICE is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of one of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons.

Boy, 15, killed, another critically wounded in South Side shooting, police say

A fight between several people in a South Side vacant lot ended in gunfire Thursday, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead and a 12-year-old boy critically wounded, Chicago police said.

Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?

A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.