Sonya Massey murder: US Justice Department, sheriff's office agree on policing upgrades
The U.S. Department of Justice and a Central Illinois sheriff's office have agreed to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey's death.
The U.S. Department of Justice and a Central Illinois sheriff's office have agreed to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey's death.
Lake County, Indiana authorities warn of phony arrest warrant scam
Authorities in Lake County, Indiana, issued an alert Friday, warning the public about a scam involving fake arrest warrants.
Authorities in Lake County, Indiana, issued an alert Friday, warning the public about a scam involving fake arrest warrants.
Lake County Jail inmate attacks officer after dispute over library books, sheriff says
A violent incident at the Lake County Jail has led to new charges for an inmate who attacked a correctional officer during a routine check, authorities said.
A violent incident at the Lake County Jail has led to new charges for an inmate who attacked a correctional officer during a routine check, authorities said.
Video shows Woodridge police detaining wrong person: 'I f---ed this up'
An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against the Woodridge Police Department after officers mistakenly detained him during a dramatic traffic stop last year.
An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against the Woodridge Police Department after officers mistakenly detained him during a dramatic traffic stop last year.
'I f---ed up': Video shows Woodridge police detaining wrong person
WARNING: THE LANGUAGE IN THIS VIDEO IS VERY GRAPHIC. VIEWER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. A lawsuit was filed against the Woodridge Police Department after a man was wrongfully detained.
WARNING: THE LANGUAGE IN THIS VIDEO IS VERY GRAPHIC. VIEWER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED. A lawsuit was filed against the Woodridge Police Department after a man was wrongfully detained.
Illinois officers honored for saving lost man in woods during freezing temps
Despite wandering all night, the Illinois man was alive, though suffering from frostbite and an irregular heartbeat.
Despite wandering all night, the Illinois man was alive, though suffering from frostbite and an irregular heartbeat.
Death investigation underway in Lombard after 'domestic incident'
A death investigation is underway after police responded to a domestic incident in Lombard Friday morning.
A death investigation is underway after police responded to a domestic incident in Lombard Friday morning.
Father says 5-year-old 'could be dead' after being left on Arlington Heights daycare bus for 3 hours: lawsuit
Attorneys for the family of a 5-year-old girl who was left unattended on a daycare bus for nearly three hours have filed a lawsuit against KinderCare in Arlington Heights.
Attorneys for the family of a 5-year-old girl who was left unattended on a daycare bus for nearly three hours have filed a lawsuit against KinderCare in Arlington Heights.
Man, 33, found shot to death in South Shore home
A man was found shot to death inside a residence Tuesday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
A man was found shot to death inside a residence Tuesday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago man accused of shooting woman on city's West Side
A Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting earlier this month on the West Side.
A Chicago man was charged in connection with a shooting earlier this month on the West Side.
Cook County authorities seek wanted fugitive who removed GPS tracker in 2022
Cook County authorities are searching for a man wanted for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring after he was charged in a shooting.
Cook County authorities are searching for a man wanted for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring after he was charged in a shooting.
Cook County Sheriff's Office searches for wanted fugitive
Cook County authorities are searching for a man wanted for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring after he was charged in a shooting.
Cook County authorities are searching for a man wanted for violating the terms of his electronic monitoring after he was charged in a shooting.
Indiana fugitive arrested in Cook County for failing to register as sex offender; prosecutors decline charges
Authorities have arrested a 54-year-old Indiana woman who failed to register as a sex offender, though prosecutors declined to approve additional charges, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.
Authorities have arrested a 54-year-old Indiana woman who failed to register as a sex offender, though prosecutors declined to approve additional charges, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver fleeing from police crashes into CTA Bus on West Side
A CTA bus was involved in a crash late Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle fleeing a police traffic stop, according to Chicago police.
A CTA bus was involved in a crash late Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle fleeing a police traffic stop, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police warn South Side businesses after ATM burglary spree
Chicago police are warning business owners after a series of burglaries last month on the South Side.
Chicago police are warning business owners after a series of burglaries last month on the South Side.
Missing Illinois girl found safe, 5 arrested
A missing 4-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Rock Island on Thursday morning has been found safe.
A missing 4-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Rock Island on Thursday morning has been found safe.
Cook County judge reassigned after Chicago murder
On Thursday night, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans released a statement following his "thorough review" of the case.
On Thursday night, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans released a statement following his "thorough review" of the case.
Aurora man sentenced for armed robbery at Lisle Verizon store
After binding the employee with zip ties, prosecutors said the suspects stole his wallet, car keys, and vehicle before fleeing.
After binding the employee with zip ties, prosecutors said the suspects stole his wallet, car keys, and vehicle before fleeing.
Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend, teen ordered detained until next court date
A Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her son was ordered detained until his next court date, prosecutors said.
A Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her son was ordered detained until his next court date, prosecutors said.
Teen arrested after stolen gun found during traffic stop in Chicago Heights: sheriff
A 16-year-old boy was arrested when police found a loaded firearm in his possession during a routine traffic stop in Chicago Heights, authorities said.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested when police found a loaded firearm in his possession during a routine traffic stop in Chicago Heights, authorities said.