How to defend against smash-and-grab burglaries
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Security expert G. Michael Verden of the Lake Forest Group explains who bears responsibility for preventing smash-and-grab crimes and outlines practical steps business owners can take to protect their stores and reduce repeat attacks.

Chicago Police warn of armed robbery spree in South Loop, Pilsen

Chicago Police are warning the public of a string of recent armed robberies in the South Loop and Pilsen neighborhoods.

Pregnant woman stabbed 70 times in deadly Downers Grove apartment fire: court docs
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Authorities have released new details in the investigation of an apartment fire in Downers Grove that left a pregnant woman dead and led to murder charges against a 19-year-old man.

Pregnant woman stabbed 70 times in deadly Downers Grove apartment fire: court docs

Authorities have released new details in the investigation of an apartment fire in Downers Grove that left a pregnant woman dead and led to murder charges against a 19-year-old man.

19-year-old arrested in child sex crime investigation: officials

A 19-year-old has been arrested for traveling to meet a child to engage in sexual acts, according to LaSalle County Sheriff's office.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

Four arrested after burglary interrupted in downtown Hinsdale: police

Four suspects were arrested after police interrupted a burglary in downtown Hinsdale on Tuesday, according to Hinsdale Police.

Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested

An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend. 

Chicago-area man sentenced to 48 years for child sexual exploitation

A Park Forest man has been sentenced to 48 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a minor and trafficking images of child sexual abuse.

Suburban police seek public's help in homicide investigation
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Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.

Man charged in Downers Grove apartment fire that killed pregnant woman due in court

A 19-year-old man is set to appear in court today for a detention hearing in connection with a Downers Grove apartment fire that killed a pregnant woman.