McHenry County State’s Attorney calls SAFE-T Act an 'abject failure,' citing increased crime

McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally is calling the SAFE-T Act an "abject failure," pointing to significant increases in crime, jail population and failures to appear in court since its implementation.

Owner of Will County medical supply company learns sentence in VA kickback scandal

The owner of a suburban medical supply company was sentenced this week to five years in federal prison for paying kickbacks to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employee in exchange for securing medical equipment orders.

Chicago man discharged irritant at man on train then robbed him: police

A Chicago man has been charged months after allegedly spraying a chemical irritant at a man before robbing him on a train in Rogers Park.

Attempted murder charge filed in West Pullman shooting

A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last year in the West Pullman neighborhood.

Trio charged in West Side armed carjacking

Two men and a woman were charged with stealing a car from a man at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon in the Austin neighborhood.

Todd Chrisley dismissed from job at prison chapel, attorney says

Reality TV star Todd Chrisley, who is serving a 12-year sentence at a federal prison in Florida, was removed from his job at the prison chapel, his attorney said.

Alert issued after kidnapper abducts child in Little Village
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Police are searching for the suspect who kidnapped a 10-year-old boy Wednesday afternoon in the Little Village neighborhood.

Man, 34, killed in Gresham apartment complex

A man was found shot to death in an apartment complex Wednesday night in the Gresham neighborhood.

'Most Wanted' fugitive arrested in Mexico for 2016 Illinois murder
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A years-long manhunt for John Panaligan, a man accused of murdering a Northbrook attorney, ended Monday when he was taken into custody in Mexico.

Chicago police seek 2 suspects in shooting of teen at Hamlin Park

Chicago police are searching for two suspects after a 15-year-old boy was shot earlier this month at a park on the city's North Side.

Chicago woman charged with attempted murder after South Side stabbing

A 51-year-old Chicago woman was arrested on attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing another woman on the South Side⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Mike Madigan trial: Day 3 focused on relationship with ComEd

Scott Vogt, a longtime ComEd executive, took the stand on Wednesday and explained that if his company wanted to get big things done in Springfield, there was one person to go through.

Shooting near Red Line CTA station leaves 1 dead, 2 injured: police

A man is dead and two others are hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday on the city's North Side near a CTA Red Line station, according to Chicago police.

Sonya Massey murder: Former Illinois deputy seeks pretrial release

A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy charged with the murder of Sonya Massey is seeking to be released from jail while awaiting trial.