Chicago alderman pushes for police power to break up teen crowds: 'Take the shackles off'
A proposal to give Chicago police the power to enforce temporary curfews for unaccompanied minors during chaotic public events is moving forward, with some growing support—even from those who were initially skeptical.
A proposal to give Chicago police the power to enforce temporary curfews for unaccompanied minors during chaotic public events is moving forward, with some growing support—even from those who were initially skeptical.
Man charged with hate crime in violent attack on Jewish students at DePaul
A suburban man has been charged in the attack on two Jewish students on DePaul University?s campus late last year.
A suburban man has been charged in the attack on two Jewish students on DePaul University?s campus late last year.
Lincoln Park shooting leaves man dead
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Man charged with hate crime in violent attack on Jewish students at DePaul
A suburban man has been charged in the attack on two Jewish students on DePaul University’s campus late last year.
A suburban man has been charged in the attack on two Jewish students on DePaul University’s campus late last year.
Lincoln Park shooting leaves man dead: 'This never happens here'
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Chicago man charged in Kenwood armed carjacking
A man was charged in connection with an armed carjacking last month in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood.
A man was charged in connection with an armed carjacking last month in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood.
13-year-old boy shot on CTA Red Line train on Chicago's South Side: police
A 13-year-old boy was shot on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday night. Here’s what we know.
A 13-year-old boy was shot on a CTA Red Line train Wednesday night. Here’s what we know.
Indiana man charged with child exploitation after police tips lead to arrest
A Valparaiso man is facing child exploitation charges after Indiana State Police said he shared explicit images through a social media app.
A Valparaiso man is facing child exploitation charges after Indiana State Police said he shared explicit images through a social media app.
Illinois man sentenced for sexually assaulting 2 underage relatives: state's attorney
An Illinois man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting two underage relatives, authorities said.
An Illinois man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting two underage relatives, authorities said.
Illinois man charged after traffic stop turns up gun, weed: sheriff
A traffic stop on I-88 turned into a felony arrest last month in Kane County.
A traffic stop on I-88 turned into a felony arrest last month in Kane County.
Feds offer $8M for arrest of Mexican drug cartel leaders
The feds are offering an $8 million reward for information leading to the arrest of two Mexican drug cartel leaders.
The feds are offering an $8 million reward for information leading to the arrest of two Mexican drug cartel leaders.
Chicago OKs ban on Jan. 6 rioters from city jobs
Chicago becomes the first major city to allow Jan. 6 rioters to be barred from city jobs.
Chicago becomes the first major city to allow Jan. 6 rioters to be barred from city jobs.
Illinois inmates want mental health reform in prisons, not money, attorneys say
Nineteen inmates sue Illinois prisons—not for money, but for mental health reform.
Nineteen inmates sue Illinois prisons—not for money, but for mental health reform.
Indiana crash survivor reunites with first responders
It was December 2023 when Matt Reum was found alive nearly a week after his truck crashed. His life was saved by two good Samaritans and a team of first responders.
It was December 2023 when Matt Reum was found alive nearly a week after his truck crashed. His life was saved by two good Samaritans and a team of first responders.
"I’m so alone": Someone is hacking crosswalks to sound like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg
Hackers managed to alter crosswalks in some California neighborhoods to mock the tech billionaires.
Hackers managed to alter crosswalks in some California neighborhoods to mock the tech billionaires.
Cook County man charged after nurse, police officer attacked in hospital ER: sheriff
A 24-year-old Bellwood man is in custody after allegedly attacking a nurse and a police officer in the emergency room at Loyola Hospital, authorities said.
A 24-year-old Bellwood man is in custody after allegedly attacking a nurse and a police officer in the emergency room at Loyola Hospital, authorities said.
Chicago City Council OKs $32M settlement to man who lost legs in police chase
The Chicago City Council approved a $32 million settlement for a man who lost his legs due to a crash after a police chase on Michigan Avenue in May of 2022.
The Chicago City Council approved a $32 million settlement for a man who lost his legs due to a crash after a police chase on Michigan Avenue in May of 2022.
Chicago man charged in shooting of 46-year-old victim, police say
A Chicago man was charged in connection with the shooting of a 46-year-old man on the city’s South Side last month.
A Chicago man was charged in connection with the shooting of a 46-year-old man on the city’s South Side last month.
Will County jail inmate threw urine at workers, sheriff’s office says
An inmate at the Will County Jail allegedly threw a cup of urine at a correctional officer and a civilian employee on Monday.
An inmate at the Will County Jail allegedly threw a cup of urine at a correctional officer and a civilian employee on Monday.
Chicago apartment shooting: Boy, 17, charged in 2023 murder
A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder in connection with a 2023 shooting in the lobby of a Bronzeville apartment building.
A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder in connection with a 2023 shooting in the lobby of a Bronzeville apartment building.