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.

Remains found in car in Illinois river identified as 2 men who vanished in 1976, coroner says

DNA testing on skeletal remains found in a car pulled from an Illinois river confirmed they are those of two men who vanished in 1976 after leaving a farm auction, authorities said.

Naperville duo wanted for criminal damage, burglary incidents: police

Naperville police are seeking the public's help in identifying two people they say are connected to a string of criminal damage and burglary incidents in the city's downtown area.

Cryptocurrency investment fraud cost Americans $5.6B last year

The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.

Reggie Bush prevents attempted home invasion at gated LA home

Former NFL star and Heisman Trophy Award-winner Reggie Bush nearly became the latest victim in a string of recent home burglaries in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley late Tuesday night.

Chicago leaders aim to tackle illegal gun crisis
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Local leaders gathered to address ways to stop the flow of illegal guns into Illinois in the second of three forums designed to changed to reframe the discussion on gun violence.

Chicago firefighters remember 9/11 with moment of silence
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Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Chicago Fire Department in honoring those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York. They held a moment of silence and a ceremonial ringing to remember the victims.

Indiana officer dies almost 2 weeks after being shot in line of duty, sheriff says

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana announced that Corporal Brandon Schreiber, an officer who was shot earlier this month, died from his injuries Wednesday morning.

Father of Springfield, Ohio boy killed in crash says Trump, Vance using death for 'political gain'

The father of the Springfield, Ohio 11-year-old killed in a school bus accident had some harsh and emotional words after Trump and Vance recently mentioned his son’s death as a reason to oppose immigration.

Apalachee HS suspect's mother apologizes to families, says son 'not a monster'

The mother of a 14-year-old accused of killing four people and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Barrow County one week ago has reportedly released a letter apologizing to the victims' families.

Missouri police officer charged in death of K-9 officer left in hot car

A Missouri police officer has been charged after allegedly leaving his K-9 officer inside a hot car overnight in June, leading to his death.

Man stabbed, critically wounded by group on Chicago's West Side

A man was stabbed and critically wounded by a group of three people Wednesday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

Chicago man charged in Woodlawn shooting

A Chicago man was accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy in Woodlawn last month. 

ATM stolen from Brighton Park business in smash-and-grab burglary

An ATM was stolen from a business in a smash-and-grab burglary Wednesday morning in the Brighton Park neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.

Woman, 28, shot while driving in Gresham

A driver was shot and critically wounded in traffic Tuesday night in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.