A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot inside a Burger King in Chicago; the assailant, who drove a Jeep SUV, is at large, and the victim was identified as Rodrigo Franco.

A father was pistol-whipped and robbed by three men in front of his child during Halloween in Chicago's Bridgeport area; the suspects remain at large.

A crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway at 1:52 a.m. resulted in three deaths and lane closures for six hours; the Illinois State Police are investigating.

Chicago Police are searching for 13-year-old Aiyanna Clark who disappeared on October 31 near 9200 S Dauphin Ave and is considered a habitual missing minor.

U.S. federal court orders USDA to use SNAP contingency funds to maintain benefits during the government shutdown, following a lawsuit led by Illinois Attorney General with support from other states.

A 15-year-old named John Thomas died from a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Little Italy; police investigation ongoing, with no suspects or motives provided yet.

Chicago's 18th District will see increased police activity targeting DUI and other traffic violations this weekend, with the use of the BAT Mobile Unit to facilitate on-the-spot processing.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reminds families to check the sex offender registry for safety before Halloween trick-or-treating, as state law restricts offenders’ activities.

Chicago Police seek help to find 62-year-old Kendall Wynne, missing for over four months, last seen on the 9100 block of S. Stony Island. He relies on a cane for mobility.

A fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway led to northbound lane closures and rush hour traffic disruptions after one fatality and one person fleeing the scene.

Tim Moore has been appointed as Chief of the Bureau of Internal Affairs at the Chicago Police Department, as announced by Superintendent Larry Snelling.

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in a road rage incident in Mundelein, with a 59-year-old suspect arrested shortly after. Witnesses are urged to contact police.

Ruben Torres Maldonado, detained by ICE, received a $2,000 bond from an immigration judge. His daughter is battling Stage 4 cancer. The judge deemed him not a public safety risk, allowing for temporary relief for his family.