Chicago crime: Suspect sought in sex assaults on North Side, police say

Police are looking for a suspect in connection with multiple sexual assaults that took place early Friday morning on Chicago's North Side.

Chicago man charged with home invasion, sexual assault of woman: police

A Chicago man has been charged with home invasion and aggravated criminal sexual assault of a 38-year-old woman, according to police.

80-year-old pedestrian critically injured in Chicago-area crash: police

An 80-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car in Buffalo Grove on Friday, according to police.

Suburban man held after alleged DUI, high-speed chase: prosecutors

A Carol Stream man accused of aggravated DUI and leading police on a high-speed chase will be detained until his next court date, according to prosecutors.

Suburban man charged in string of assaults across Chicago, police say

A suburban Chicago man accused of attacking women, a transit worker and even a police officer is now behind bars, Chicago police said.

Indiana executes man convicted in 2001 rape, murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne

Indiana executed Roy Lee Ward early Friday for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne — the state’s third execution since resuming the death penalty.

Teen charged with murder in fatal South Side shooting

Chicago police say a 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man.