California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

Chicago suspect tied to multiple arsons on same night, police say

A suspect connected to multiple arsons that occurred within several minutes on Chicago's North Side is on the loose and police are asking for the public’s help to find him.

Chicago felon flips SUV in high-speed chase on I-94

A convicted felon from Chicago flipped his SUV while fleeing from police Thursday night on Interstate 80 in Lake County, Indiana, according to officials.

7 indicted in Chicago in $214M 'pump-and-dump' investment fraud scheme

Seven individuals have been indicted on criminal charges in connection with a federal investigation into an alleged "pump-and-dump" investment fraud scheme that led to the government seizing approximately $214 million.

Chicago man charged in deadly stabbings, Amber Alert case

A Chicago man accused of a domestic-related stabbing that prompted an Amber Alert last month is now facing additional charges, including first-degree murder.

Chicago woman charged in CTA Red Line murder
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A woman was charged with fatally shooting another woman during an argument earlier this week on a CTA Red Line platform.

8-year-old boy killed in Chicago shooting identified
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An 8-year-old boy was killed and a 5-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's South Side, authorities said.

Man charged with stealing suburban police car, USPS truck before crashing into family

A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a police car, hijacking a USPS truck, and crashing into a family of three in a chaotic crime spree that unfolded Wednesday afternoon.

Murder charge filed against Chicago man in NW Side stabbing

A Chicago man was charged in connection with a deadly stabbing Tuesday night in the Albany Park neighborhood.

Chicago woman charged in CTA Red Line murder

A woman was charged with fatally shooting another woman during an argument earlier this week on a CTA Red Line platform.