Scam caller steals nearly $1.1M from City of Aurora payroll accounts: officials

A social engineering scam led to nearly $1.1 million in fraudulent transfers from the City of Aurora’s payroll bank accounts, prompting an investigation, officials said.

Chicago house fire: 8-year-old victim identified after 4 deaths ruled homicides

One more victim has been identified after a suspected arson in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood left four people dead, including two children.

2 men shot, critically wounded on Chicago sidewalk

Two men were shot and critically wounded Friday morning in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.

Teen charged in killing of 14-year-old in Michigan City: police

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy in Michigan City, Ind., according to police.

Chicago alderwoman wants changes to electronic monitoring | The Chicago Report
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One of the measures approved by Chicago City Council was introduced by Alderwoman Silvana Tabares, who represents Chicago's 23rd Ward. She joins "The Chicago Report." 

‘Broadview Six’ defendants cleared after federal prosecutors drop charges

Federal prosecutors on Thursday dropped all remaining charges against the final four defendants in the so-called "Broadview Six" case, ending the criminal prosecution tied to a 2025 protest outside a suburban ICE detention facility.

This is why a judge threw out evidence in Tiffany Haddish's DUI case

A Fayette County judge ruled Wednesday to suppress several pieces of evidence in the DUI case against actress Tiffany Haddish.

High-speed police chase through Chicago suburbs ends in arrest

A Des Plaines man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through west-suburban streets over the weekend has been ordered held in custody pending trial.

Chicago-area man shared child sexual abuse material online, officials say

A suburban Chicago man is facing 10 felony charges after authorities say he possessed and shared child sexual abuse material involving victims as young as toddlers.

Chicago man indicted for ramming car into ICE agent's truck: prosecutors

A federal grand jury has indicted a man who allegedly used his car to ram the vehicle of an ICE agent last fall during Operation Midway Blitz.

WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested on battery charge in Orange County

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Ludwig Kaiser was arrested Wednesday on a battery charge in Orange County, Florida.