Police search for suspect after burning cross found in Grant Park
A burning cross was discovered Tuesday afternoon in Grant Park and Chicago police are looking for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene.
A burning cross was discovered Tuesday afternoon in Grant Park and Chicago police are looking for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene.
Alphonso Talley pleads not guilty in killing of Chicago police officer
A man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, killing one of them, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, killing one of them, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
Undercover ATF operation ends in gunfire, five suspects taken into custody in Country Club Hills
Two people were wounded and five suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening after federal agents investigating illegal gun trafficking were targeted in an attempted armed robbery in south suburban Country Club Hills.
Two people were wounded and five suspects were taken into custody Tuesday evening after federal agents investigating illegal gun trafficking were targeted in an attempted armed robbery in south suburban Country Club Hills.
Hot Rod Power Tour vehicles stolen, damaged at Joliet hotels; Corvette recovered after Dolton crash
Several vehicles taking part in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were stolen or damaged in Joliet early Tuesday morning. A Corvette was later recovered after a crash in Dolton.
Several vehicles taking part in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were stolen or damaged in Joliet early Tuesday morning. A Corvette was later recovered after a crash in Dolton.
Five in custody after undercover gun trafficking operation turns violent in Country Club Hills
Two suspected offenders were shot and three others were arrested after an alleged attempted armed robbery targeted undercover federal agents in Country Club Hills.
Two suspected offenders were shot and three others were arrested after an alleged attempted armed robbery targeted undercover federal agents in Country Club Hills.
Five suspects in custody after undercover gun trafficking operation turns violent in Country Club Hills
An officer-involved shooting in south suburban Country Club Hills prompted a large emergency response.
An officer-involved shooting in south suburban Country Club Hills prompted a large emergency response.
Lilly Bova case: Cook County prosecutors decline charges in fatal shooting
Cook County prosecutors say they don't have enough evidence to file charges in the shooting death of Lilly Bova. Here's what we know.
Cook County prosecutors say they don't have enough evidence to file charges in the shooting death of Lilly Bova. Here's what we know.
Unsealed transcripts raise questions about prosecutors in dismissed Broadview ICE protest case
Newly unsealed grand jury transcripts in a dismissed case tied to a protest outside the Broadview ICE Processing Center reveal juror concerns about the evidence presented, prompting new questions about the conduct of federal prosecutors.
Newly unsealed grand jury transcripts in a dismissed case tied to a protest outside the Broadview ICE Processing Center reveal juror concerns about the evidence presented, prompting new questions about the conduct of federal prosecutors.
Chicago man charged with murder months after woman found dead on South Side
A Chicago man is charged with murder months after a woman was found dead on the South Side. Police arrested Brandon Jones in Indiana.
A Chicago man is charged with murder months after a woman was found dead on the South Side. Police arrested Brandon Jones in Indiana.
Chicago police officer shot 2 people in south suburb: report
Questions outnumber answers after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in the south suburbs. According to the Sun-Times, a Chicago police officer shot two people.
Questions outnumber answers after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in the south suburbs. According to the Sun-Times, a Chicago police officer shot two people.
Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s
Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.
Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.
Officer-involved shooting reported in Country Club Hills, COPA says
An officer-involved shooting in south suburban Country Club Hills prompted a large emergency response Tuesday.
An officer-involved shooting in south suburban Country Club Hills prompted a large emergency response Tuesday.
South Elgin man injured officer, threatened to shoot during standoff, police say
A South Elgin man faces felony charges after police said he resisted arrest, injured an officer and barricaded himself inside a home during a standoff Tuesday afternoon.
A South Elgin man faces felony charges after police said he resisted arrest, injured an officer and barricaded himself inside a home during a standoff Tuesday afternoon.
Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s
Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.
Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
Balloon release held for victim of Lansing shooting
Friends, family and community members gathered for a balloon release to honor the 47-year-old man who was killed while waiting in a Culver's drive-thru.
Friends, family and community members gathered for a balloon release to honor the 47-year-old man who was killed while waiting in a Culver's drive-thru.
Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon
A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.
A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.
Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp
A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.
A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.
Gunman sought after Chicago West Side mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
Authorities are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a group gathered on Chicago's West Side on Monday evening, killing a 32-year-old man and wounding three others before fleeing in an SUV.
Authorities are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a group gathered on Chicago's West Side on Monday evening, killing a 32-year-old man and wounding three others before fleeing in an SUV.