Cook County man sentenced for drug-induced homicide in 2021 overdose death

A Cook County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the drug-induced homicide of a Carol Stream man who died after overdosing on fentanyl and heroin in 2021.

Man hospitalized after alleged assault by security at River North nightclub

A brawl inside a River North nightclub sent a man to the hospital, and now he’s telling his side of the story, alleging that the punches came from the club’s security staff.

Texas man tried to kill 4-month-old daughter by feeding her gasoline, police allege

The mother says she was not home when her daughter’s father allegedly fed her gasoline, but she arrived home shortly afterward. “I asked him, ‘Why does it smell like gas in my house?’"

Chicago, federal officials confident in security plan for DNC

Chicago and federal law enforcement leaders expressed confidence Tuesday in their security plan for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, while issuing warnings to Chicagoans about potential disruptions during the event.

Chicago man sentenced for Orland Park carjacking, shooting at officer

A Chicago man who carjacked a vehicle in south suburban Orland Park and fired shots at a police officer during a chase that followed has been sentenced to federal prison.

Joliet cracks down on vape shops selling to minors

The city of Joliet is taking action against vape shops that sell their products to children, following a crackdown that resulted in violations for nearly 50 businesses.

Chicago man charged with attempted murder in Englewood shooting

A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon inside an Englewood business.

Driver sought in South Side hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian
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Police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver responsible for a hit-and-run last month that left a pedestrian seriously injured in the Fuller Park neighborhood.

Masked burglars target NW Side auto shop

A brazen burglary attempt took place early Tuesday morning at an auto body shop on Chicago's Northwest Side. 

Uptown bakery targeted in overnight break-in

A bakery in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood was the target of a break-in early Tuesday morning. 

CCL holder arrested after shooting man during argument on NW Side

A concealed carry license holder was arrested after shooting another man during an argument Tuesday morning in Chicago's Cragin neighborhood.