DuPage County launches 911 texting service for emergencies

Residents in DuPage County will be able to directly text 911 dispatchers in an emergency when calling isn't possible.

Illinois man found guilty of murder in 2021 shooting

A Streator man was found guilty of murder in connection with a 2021 shooting that left one man dead in Montgomery.

Concealed carry holder shot while confronting people breaking into car

A 66-year-old concealed carry holder was shot after confronting two people who were breaking into a car Tuesday morning in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Chicago police shoot man allegedly armed with knife
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A man allegedly armed with a knife was shot by police inside a River North business on Monday. Here?s what CPD says happened.

Man shot by Chicago police in River North, COPA investigating

A man allegedly armed with a knife was shot by police inside a River North business on Monday. Here’s what CPD says happened.

Teen found asleep behind the wheel with loaded stolen gun, police say

A 19-year-old man was arrested after Cook County Sheriff’s police found him asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle with a stolen, loaded gun, authorities said.

Chicago boater dies, another missing in Wisconsin River, police say
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One boater from Chicago died, and another is still missing after going out onto the Wisconsin River and their vessel capsizing amid what officials called "volatile" water conditions last Thursday.