Man barricaded in Dirksen Federal Building taken by ambulance after 9-hour standoff

Following a nine-hour standoff at the Dirksen Federal Building, a knife-wielding man — who prompted a lockdown and evacuation at the courthouse — was disarmed by tactical officers and taken by ambulance Tuesday evening.

Feds want to Question Ghislaine Maxwell in ongoing Epstein investigation

The Justice Department wants to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for aiding Epstein’s abuse of underage girls.

SUV crashes into CTA Green Line station

An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station wall early Tuesday morning on Chicago’s West Side.

Man accused of killing Chicago police officer found guilty
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A man accused of fatally shooting Chicago Police Officer Andr?s V?squez Lasso has been found guilty of first-degree murder.

Wisconsin police chase ends in Illinois
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Wisconsin police tried stopping the car for blowing a stop sign, but it sped off.

ICE arrests surge in Chicago under Trump ? most have no criminal record: report
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A new Tribune analysis reveals a sharp rise in ICE detentions in Chicago, with three-fourths of those arrested having no convictions and June 4 marking the busiest day.

ICE arrests man charged in connection with Illinois woman's death
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Megan Bos' body was found in a bleach-filled container earlier this year. Now, ICE has arrested the man accused of hiding her remains after her mother spoke with President Trump.

Illinois parents' lawyers seek to drop murder charges in daughter's death

The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died late last year are seeking to have first-degree murder charges dropped, even as their release under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act has sparked outrage among lawmakers.

Suburban teen caught with 3D-printed ghost gun to remain in custody, prosecutors say

A 16-year-old suburban boy accused of possessing a loaded ghost gun with a high-capacity magazine will remain in custody until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.

Indiana man charged with having child pornography: 'I know I made a mistake'

A northwest Indiana man accused of viewing and downloading child sexual abuse material reportedly wrote an apology letter to victims after he was arrested earlier this month.