Teen takeover in Chicago leaves neighbors frustrated and shaken
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Residents in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood are demanding answers and accountability after a teen takeover left multiple vehicles damaged and neighbors shaken.

Toy guns trigger real fear in Chicago suburb, police warn

Police in Lansing are warning about a growing trend involving gel guns, also known as Orbeez guns, that look like real weapons. 

Chicago police welcome 248 new officers while vacancies remain

A total of 248 new police officers are now on the streets in Chicago after graduating Tuesday, stepping into a department that is still short about 1,000 officers based on recent public reports.

Hyde Park teen takeover leaves dozens of cars damaged

Residents in Hyde Park are demanding answers and accountability after a teen takeover left multiple cars damaged and neighbors shaken.

109 spring breakers hauled off in one wild house party raid

Officers from three separate agencies reportedly arrested 109 individuals for alleged underage drinking at a house party in Alabama.

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' from golf to 'seek treatment' after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf "to seek treatment" following his DUI arrest this past Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a rollover crash. 

Illinois' conversion therapy ban now at risk
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Illinois has banned conversion therapy for minors since 2015 under the Youth Mental Health Protection Act.

2026 James Beard Awards nominees announced in Chicago
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The finalists for the James Beard Awards were announced in Chicago, including some local establishments.

Chicago Police Dept. graduates 248 new officers
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The Chicago Police Department graduated 248 new officers who will soon be patrolling the city's streets.

As Bears weigh future stadium plans, Indiana governor touts infrastructure
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As the future of the Chicago Bears' next stadium remains up in the air, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is touting his state's improved infrastructure. The team is considering a site near Hammond.

Toy guns trigger serious 911 calls in south suburban Lansing
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As children head back outside for spring, police say some playtime is starting to look a lot like real danger. Officers say more teens are bringing a certain toy out in public and it's raising concerns. 

Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return

A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.