Child Social Media Safety Act advances, SAFE-T Act Reform | The Chicago Report
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The Child Social Media Safety Act has advanced in the House, and the mother of Megan Bos is pushing for SAFE-T Act reform in Illinois. All this and more, on "The Chicago Report." 

Mother of Megan Bos calls for SAFE-T Act reform
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This month marks one year since Megan Bos's body was found and in response, her mother Jennifer is breaking her silence. She's now backing House Bill 41-04, which would give judges broader discretion to deny pre-trial release.

65-year-old woman killed in Belmont Cragin hit-and-run
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A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.

Chicago gang leader sentenced to life in prison

A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.

Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt

Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.

Boy, 16, charged with murder months after Chicago shooting

A teenage boy was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October on Chicago's Southwest Side.

How K9 Lux stays safe: Inside Lake County Sheriff’s life-saving partnership
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Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.

Surge in smash-and-grab burglaries raises concerns for Chicago businesses
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G. Michael Verden breaks down why vehicle-driven smash-and-grab crimes may be increasing in Chicago and what business owners can do to better protect themselves.

Joseph 'Troubles' Matos: FBI ups reward for fugitive wanted in killing of National Guardsman

The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to the capture of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a National Guardsman nearly five years ago in Chicago.

Chicago police recover guns, $280K in cash and make arrests in South Side raids

Two convicted felons were arrested and nine firearms were recovered during an investigation into stolen property linked to recent burglaries across the Chicago area.

Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP

An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.