New law proposed by Illinois state rep. intern reforms sexual assault reporting
A new law amends Illinois sexual assault reporting procedures, expanding the rights of victims to request the gender of an interviewing officer and allowing them a support person during interviews. Stephanie Bolanos, 20, developed the bill as an intern for State Rep. Daniel Didech and explains what went into her proposal.
A new law amends Illinois sexual assault reporting procedures, expanding the rights of victims to request the gender of an interviewing officer and allowing them a support person during interviews. Stephanie Bolanos, 20, developed the bill as an intern for State Rep. Daniel Didech and explains what went into her proposal.
Marine veteran Las Vegas officer killed in shooting; armed suspect also dead
The 30-year-old Marine veteran worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since November 2023.
The 30-year-old Marine veteran worked for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since November 2023.
Elk Grove Village man allegedly ran from officers during traffic stop, police recover loaded gun
What started as a traffic stop ended with felony charges for an Elk Grove Village man after police said he ran from officers last week.
What started as a traffic stop ended with felony charges for an Elk Grove Village man after police said he ran from officers last week.
Influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during livestream
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
How Flock cameras work and why they raise privacy concerns
A former Secret Service agent explains how Flock cameras help law enforcement investigate crimes, how automated license plate recognition works, and why privacy concerns continue to fuel public debate.
A former Secret Service agent explains how Flock cameras help law enforcement investigate crimes, how automated license plate recognition works, and why privacy concerns continue to fuel public debate.
Chicago man charged in killings of two girls on Southeast Side
A 21-year-old Chicago man is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two teenage girls.
A 21-year-old Chicago man is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two teenage girls.
Suspect arrested after Darien home invasion, hourslong standoff in Homer Glen
What started as a home invasion ended with a suspect in custody after an hourslong SWAT standoff Tuesday in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
What started as a home invasion ended with a suspect in custody after an hourslong SWAT standoff Tuesday in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Suburban Chicago real estate professional, girlfriend found dead after Wisconsin kayaking trip
A 20-year-old suburban Chicago real estate professional remembered by coworkers as "wise beyond his years" is being mourned after he and his girlfriend were found dead following a kayaking trip near Washington Island, Wisconsin.
A 20-year-old suburban Chicago real estate professional remembered by coworkers as "wise beyond his years" is being mourned after he and his girlfriend were found dead following a kayaking trip near Washington Island, Wisconsin.
Beloved NC gas station clerk allegedly killed by registered sex offender after vanishing from home: deputies
A beloved North Carolina gas station clerk was killed by a registered sex offender after vanishing from her home, deputies say.
A beloved North Carolina gas station clerk was killed by a registered sex offender after vanishing from her home, deputies say.
Trump in LA: Downey man arrested at Rancho Palos Verdes golf course ahead of visit
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.
Homer Glen shelter-in-place order issued due to barricaded subject
Residents in a Homer Glen neighborhood have been ordered to shelter in place as authorities respond to a barricaded suspect following a home invasion in nearby Darien, officials said.
Residents in a Homer Glen neighborhood have been ordered to shelter in place as authorities respond to a barricaded suspect following a home invasion in nearby Darien, officials said.
2 missing kayakers from Chicagoland area found dead in Wisconsin
Two people from the Chicagoland area died over the weekend in Door County, Wisconsin. Both had been missing since Saturday night.
Two people from the Chicagoland area died over the weekend in Door County, Wisconsin. Both had been missing since Saturday night.
Missing Evanston man found dead in Des Plaines River, coroner says
A missing Evanston man was found dead along the shoreline of the Des Plaines River after a two-day search, officials said.
A missing Evanston man was found dead along the shoreline of the Des Plaines River after a two-day search, officials said.
DeLand police ID suspect in double shooting of 2 Florida teens
(Update: August 5): The United States Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 17-year-old Keyan Rundell in Ellenton, Florida. Rundell is a potential suspect in the double shooting of two teens in downtown DeLand last month.
(Update: August 5): The United States Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 17-year-old Keyan Rundell in Ellenton, Florida. Rundell is a potential suspect in the double shooting of two teens in downtown DeLand last month.
Cook County Jail staff checking new arrestee make surprising discovery, sheriff says
Cook County Jail staff were checking a new arrestee when they made a surprising discovery.
Cook County Jail staff were checking a new arrestee when they made a surprising discovery.
Video shows alleged CTA fare jumper knocking down woman as security guards stand nearby, lawsuit claims
New video shows the moment an alleged CTA fare jumper knocked down a 61-year-old nurse at a Red Line station. Now, she’s suing the security companies hired to patrol the area.
New video shows the moment an alleged CTA fare jumper knocked down a 61-year-old nurse at a Red Line station. Now, she’s suing the security companies hired to patrol the area.
Video shows alleged CTA fare jumper knocking down woman as security guards stand nearby: lawsuit
The attorney representing a woman injured at Chicago's 95th Street Red Line station discusses the newly filed lawsuit against the CTA and two private security companies, what allegedly happened, and what comes next in the case.
The attorney representing a woman injured at Chicago's 95th Street Red Line station discusses the newly filed lawsuit against the CTA and two private security companies, what allegedly happened, and what comes next in the case.
Court docs detail allegations against Illinois State Police sergeant
Court documents reveal what prosecutors say happened the night an off-duty Illinois State Police sergeant allegedly sexually assaulted a Tinley Park bartender.
Court documents reveal what prosecutors say happened the night an off-duty Illinois State Police sergeant allegedly sexually assaulted a Tinley Park bartender.
Indiana University fraternity members charged after alleged hazing sent pledges to hospital
Seven Indiana University Phi Kappa Psi fraternity members are facing felony charges after prosecutors say an alleged hazing event left two pledges hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Seven Indiana University Phi Kappa Psi fraternity members are facing felony charges after prosecutors say an alleged hazing event left two pledges hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Court documents detail allegations against ISP sergeant charged with sexual assault
Court documents reveal what prosecutors say happened the night an off-duty Illinois State Police sergeant allegedly sexually assaulted a Tinley Park bartender.
Court documents reveal what prosecutors say happened the night an off-duty Illinois State Police sergeant allegedly sexually assaulted a Tinley Park bartender.