Chicago police launch 24/7 surveillance hub to make public transit safer
A new real-time crime-tracking center is helping Chicago police monitor thousands of CTA and city cameras to boost safety across public transportation.
A new real-time crime-tracking center is helping Chicago police monitor thousands of CTA and city cameras to boost safety across public transportation.
Video shows teens’ adventure turn frightening near popular tourist destination
Helicopter crew hoisted stranded teenagers and a firefighter to safety just yards from a dangerous Oregon coastline.
Helicopter crew hoisted stranded teenagers and a firefighter to safety just yards from a dangerous Oregon coastline.
Man dies after being found shot in head on Chicago's West Side, police say
A man was found shot in the head on Chicago’s West Side Wednesday night.
A man was found shot in the head on Chicago’s West Side Wednesday night.
Justin Mohn: Man charged with beheading father says he was 'hoping to perform citizen's arrest'
A Pennsylvania man accused of killing and beheading his father testified in his defense. Justin Mohn said it was part of a failed citizen's arrest for treason.
A Pennsylvania man accused of killing and beheading his father testified in his defense. Justin Mohn said it was part of a failed citizen's arrest for treason.
Several people injured after SUV runs red light, crashes into Pace bus
Several people were injured in a crash involving a Pace bus on the city's Far South Side.
Several people were injured in a crash involving a Pace bus on the city's Far South Side.
2 found shot on Chicago's South Side
Two men were found shot on Thursday morning in Chicago's Wentworth Gardens neighborhood.
Two men were found shot on Thursday morning in Chicago's Wentworth Gardens neighborhood.
After River North mass shooting, local rapper’s father indicted in unrelated gun case, docs show
The father of local rapper Mellow Buckzz, who held an album release party before a deadly mass shooting occurred in River North last week, was indicted Tuesday on federal gun charges, court documents show.
The father of local rapper Mellow Buckzz, who held an album release party before a deadly mass shooting occurred in River North last week, was indicted Tuesday on federal gun charges, court documents show.
Paddleboarder’s mysterious killing rocks quiet summer vacation area
Sunshine Stewart, 48, disappeared while visiting Crawford Pond in Maine before her remains were discovered July 3.
Sunshine Stewart, 48, disappeared while visiting Crawford Pond in Maine before her remains were discovered July 3.
Former DuPage County corrections deputy found guilty of sexually abusing inmate: state's attorney
A former DuPage County corrections deputy has been convicted of having sexual contact with a female inmate while working at the county jail, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
A former DuPage County corrections deputy has been convicted of having sexual contact with a female inmate while working at the county jail, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway results in injuries, lane closure: police
A shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway Wednesday afternoon resulted in injuries and prompted a lane closure, authorities said.
A shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway Wednesday afternoon resulted in injuries and prompted a lane closure, authorities said.
Illinois K-9s help catch man with child porn, sheriff says
A Zion man was arrested for child pornography, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
A Zion man was arrested for child pornography, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation
The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.
The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.
Difficult search and recovery efforts in Texas after deadly flooding
Rescue workers are using helicopters and horses to search the Texas hill country to look for victims of the devastating flooding, but it's a difficult task.
Rescue workers are using helicopters and horses to search the Texas hill country to look for victims of the devastating flooding, but it's a difficult task.
Chicago-area police seek driver involved in hit-and-run during illegal street race
An arrest warrant has been issued for a driver accused of hitting a man with his truck during an illegal street race last weekend in Round Lake Beach.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a driver accused of hitting a man with his truck during an illegal street race last weekend in Round Lake Beach.
El Chapo's son expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a hearing this week. He would be the first of El Chapo's sons facing similar charges in the U.S. to enter a plea deal.
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a hearing this week. He would be the first of El Chapo's sons facing similar charges in the U.S. to enter a plea deal.
Chicago woman, 4 teens attack CTA rider and use knife to rob victim, police say
Five people, including four teens, have been charged in a CTA Red Line armed robbery. Here's what police say happened🚨
Five people, including four teens, have been charged in a CTA Red Line armed robbery. Here's what police say happened🚨
Ex-Chicago alder accused of taking bribes is unfit for trial, judge says
A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday.
A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday.
Chicago suburb ends red-light camera program after 16 years
A Chicago suburb just ended its red-light camera program after 16 years. Here's why🚦
A Chicago suburb just ended its red-light camera program after 16 years. Here's why🚦
Suburban Chicago man charged in Crystal Lake crash was driving with suspended license: police
Several people were injured and a driver was charged with several felonies after a four-car crash Tuesday night in Crystal Lake.
Several people were injured and a driver was charged with several felonies after a four-car crash Tuesday night in Crystal Lake.
Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest
New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.
New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.