Surge of in scams across Chicago area driven by AI and deepfakes
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The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.

CTA crime: Man charged with murder in stabbing at Loop station

A Chicago man is charged with murder after a deadly stabbing at a CTA station in the Loop as transit safety faces growing scrutiny.

Ohio dentist killing suspect appears in Chicago court after Illinois arrest
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Over the weekend, a manhunt for the suspect accused of killing an Ohio dentist and his wife ended here in Illinois. He was arrested in Rockford and appeared before a judge on Monday in Chicago.

Illinois surgeon arrested in Ohio double homicide | ChicagoLIVE
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Michael David McKee was taken into custody in connection with the shooting deaths of his ex-wife and an Ohio dentist, according to court records.