Chicago crime: 3 shot, including teen on South Side, police say

A gunman fired into a group of people on the South Side late Friday night, hitting three people, including a teenager who was critically injured.

Iran ceasefire, violent arrest caught on camera & more | Week in Review
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This week on FOX Chicago's "Week in Review:" There's uncertainty in Chicago after the ceasefire announcement from President Donald Trump on Iran. Plus, a violent arrest was caught on camera in the Chicago suburbs, and the NIPSCO worker lockout continues in Hammond. 

Chicago man charged in killing of 88-year-old mother hid body in basement room: prosecutors
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A Chicago man charged in the death of an 88-year-old woman on the city’s South Side is her son, and prosecutors say he hid her body inside their home after a fatal attack last month.

Mail theft operation leads to arrests on Chicago’s North Side | ChicagoLIVE
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A joint investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Chicago Police Department led to the arrest of two individuals accused of stealing mail from a North Side apartment complex. On April 6, 2026, authorities took Jasmine Larkin, 38, and Eddie Boykin, 45, into custody near the 1100 block of West Winona Street after a postal customer reported suspicious activity.

Police searching for suspects who allegedly killed Chicago dad outside bar

A 25-year-old Chicago father was fatally beaten outside an Avondale bar, and police are searching for four persons of interest in the attack.

Ax-wielding suspect damages dozens of vehicles at Chicago firehouses: officials

An ax-wielding suspect has damaged vehicles belonging to Chicago firefighters outside South Side stations in a string of attacks, including two reported this week, officials said.

Pastor shares what he saw while delivering hope and aid in war-torn Ukraine
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Pastor Eric Mock of Rivers Edge Bible Church in Pecatonica and the Slavic Gospel Association talks about traveling to Ukraine, where he witnessed widespread destruction, deep hardship and local pastors risking their lives to bring food, medicine and hope to people in need. He also shares how the trip changed his perspective and why small acts of kindness can mean everything in the middle of war.

CPS cuts disability services for Catholic students | ChicagoLIVE
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Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, issued a statement condemning Chicago Public Schools’ abrupt decision to end federally funded IDEA services for more than 800 Catholic school students with disabilities two months before the school year ends.

Chicago wildlife activity picks up: What to watch for | ChicagoLIVE
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Shedd research biologist Dr. Melissa Youngquist joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about spring wildlife activity across the Chicago area, from frogs and turtles to birds and snakes. She explains why this is such a critical time for animals on the move and how people can help protect them as they cross roads and return to their habitats.

Two suspected gang members arrested after FBI gun seizure in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
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Supervisory Special Agent Michael Zoufal of the FBI detailed a federal operation in Chicago Lawn that led to the arrest of two alleged gang members and the seizure of eleven firearms, ammunition, and twenty machine gun conversion devices.

Skokie woman’s ICE detention claims challenged by Wisconsin law enforcement | ChicagoLIVE
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ChicagoLIVE carried a Wisconsin press conference laying out new evidence that challenges a Skokie woman’s claim that she was detained for nearly two days by ICE and immigration officials.

When 'tough it out' fails cops | Wearing the Badge
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How crisis-intervention training and real officer wellness can change outcomes for families, communities, and the cops who answer the call.

$1K reward offered for Chicago hit-and-run suspect
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A 15-year-old girl was killed in a Chicago hit-and-run, and police are asking for help finding the driver.