Police seek woman who attacked, robbed CTA rider on West Side platform

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who attacked and robbed a CTA Blue Line rider last month on Chicago's West Side.

Suburban Chicago man charged with sexually assaulting juvenile

A South Elgin man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile will remain behind bars while he awaits trial, Palatine police announced Thursday.

Florida first responder assaulted unconscious woman in ambulance en route to hospital, deputies say

A former Florida first responder is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance whom he was supposed to be transporting to the hospital, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Funeral planned for slain Plainfield gymnast Kara Welsh

Kara Welsh, a Plainfield native and standout gymnast, was killed earlier this month in her off-campus apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Chicago police warn of fake blessing scam targeting elderly Chinese residents

Chicago police are warning about a series of scams targeting elderly Chinese residents, where suspects use fake blessing ceremonies to steal money and belongings.

Geneva police confirm gun threat at middle school was a hoax

A gun threat posted online about a Geneva middle school on Thursday has been determined to be a hoax, according to police.

What Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray did before shots fired

New details from investigators have revealed what suspected gunman Colt Gray did in the moments before the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.

Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his retrial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors said at a hearing Thursday.

Buffalo Grove man busted with large amount of MDMA, weed

A Buffalo Grove man was arrested after an undercover investigation led to the discovery of large amounts of MDMA and other drugs at his home.

Chicago man charged in South Barrington home invasion

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a home invasion Monday in suburban South Barrington.

Boy, 12, reported missing from Washington Park

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a boy who was reported missing Tuesday from the Washington Park neighborhood.

Gunmen force victims into homes during two early morning robberies on Chicago's SW Side

Two armed robberies happened on Chicago's Southwest Side early Thursday morning, both involving suspects forcing victims into their homes after demanding property.

Man, 36, killed in West Garfield Park shooting

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.

Joliet man charged in December 2023 shooting

A 19-year-old Joliet man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a shooting last year.

Chicago woman charged with smuggling drug-soaked paper into Cook County Jail

A 27-year-old Chicago woman has been charged with smuggling drug-soaked paper into Cook County Jail during a visit with a person in custody.