Joliet man charged with choking wife: police

A Joliet man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly attacking his wife.

Chicago woman charged in Old Town murder

A Chicago woman was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last month in the Old Town neighborhood.

Police seek driver in Logan Square hit-and-run

Police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver of an SUV who hit a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Logan Square.

Dyer Fire Department implements 'Project Lifesaver'
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A new program in Dyer aims to bring lost loved ones home safely?find out how Project Lifesaver works.

Frisco track meet stabbing: 1 student killed, another charged with murder

The Frisco police say one student was killed, and another student is in custody after two students got into a fight this morning at the UIL District 11-5A Championship track meet.

2 men denied pre-trial release in deadly Willowbrook Juneteenth shooting

Two men accused of opening fire during a 2023 Juneteenth celebration in unincorporated Willowbrook, killing one person and injuring 20 others, have been denied pretrial release.

Plainfield man arrested after Joliet police standoff, shelter-in-place order

A Plainfield man was arrested and released with a notice to appear after a threat of violence at a home on Joliet’s far west side prompted a police response and a shelter-in-place request for nearby residents and schools. 

Chicago man charged with DUI in 2023 crash that killed driver

A Chicago man was charged with reckless homicide in connection with a high-speed crash in 2023 that left another driver dead.