Chicago crime: 20 guns seized, 5 charged in firearm trafficking probe, police say
Five suspects were charged after police seized 20 guns from an alleged gunrunning operation between Chicago and Indianapolis.
Illinois veteran's long-lost Purple Heart medal finds its way home ahead of Memorial Day
“That’s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back—nearly 80 years after WWII.
Chicago man found guilty of sex trafficking young victims, kidnapping two of them
A Chicago man was convicted this week of sex trafficking five young victims and kidnapping two of them.
Lansing man charged with fatally shooting woman in Walmart parking lot
A 40-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a woman in a Walmart parking lot in south suburban Lansing Saturday afternoon is in custody.
Lansing Walmart shooting: Woman dies after being shot in parking lot, police say
A woman was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Walmart store in south suburban Lansing Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Chicago area designer transforms oversized clothes into high fashion — and social media can’t get enough
When the world hit pause during the pandemic, one Chicago area designer hit the pedal on her sewing machine—and never looked back.
Jack’s Basket brings hope and joy to families of babies with Down syndrome
Jack’s Basket delivers baskets filled with encouragement, resources, and celebration to families of newborns with Down syndrome, aiming to shift the narrative surrounding the diagnosis.
South suburban teacher reunited with Navy granddaughter in Thanksgiving surprise
A teacher at a south suburban high school received a Thanksgiving surprise she won’t soon forget.
Charges filed in Cook County road rage shooting
A Chicago man was arrested in connection with a road rage shooting in Lansing Saturday afternoon.
Two suspects sought in armed robbery, shooting at Lansing cannabis store
Authorities are searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery that escalated into a shooting at a cannabis store in Lansing.
Lansing bank robbery: FBI offers reward in search for suspect
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who allegedly robbed a bank in Lansing last Friday morning.
Lansing man shoots woman, charged with attempted murder: police
A Lansing man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting early Sunday morning that left a woman injured.
4 Chicago street gang members murdered man to boost status: prosecutors
Four Chicago street gang members are facing federal racketeering charges for allegedly killing a man to maintain and improve their positions within the criminal organization.
Chicago-area rap promoter pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
A Chicago-area man and rap promoter has pleaded guilty to his role in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy involving rapper “G Herbo" that defrauded businesses and individuals across the United States.
Cook County teen fatally shot driver on Illinois Route 394: ISP
A juvenile from suburban Chicago has been charged with murder in connection with an expressway shooting last month.