Suspect charged in NYC subway burning death appears in court

The suspect charged in the death of a woman who was set on fire Sunday inside a Brooklyn subway train made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will remain in custody.

Shooting in Chicago Loop leaves man seriously wounded

A shooting in downtown Chicago on Thursday led to train delays near the Clark and Lake station.

NYC subway fire: What to know about man facing murder charges

A man is facing murder charges after a woman was set on fire and killed over the weekend inside a Brooklyn subway train. Here’s what to know.

Illinois State Police trooper hit, killed by car on I-55 in Will County

An Illinois State Trooper was killed Monday night in Will County when he was struck by a car while removing debris from an expressway.

Gunshot victim honors Calumet City officer by naming son after him

A Pennsylvania man returned to Calumet City on Monday with a heartwarming surprise for the police officer who stood by him during one of the toughest moments of his life.

Illinois doctor among 37 federal inmates whose death sentences were commuted by Biden

The move affects 37 men, including Ronald Mikos, a 76-year-old Illinois doctor. Mikos, the oldest man on federal death row, is only the second person sentenced to capital punishment in the history of Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse.

City of Gary swears in 12 new recruits as part of public safety push
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The City of Gary has welcomed 12 new recruits, including nine police officers and three firefighters, in an effort to tackle crime and address staffing shortages in both departments.

Man shot in the face in Chicago; no suspects in custody

A 23-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds to his face and arm early Thursday morning, authorities said.