Mickail S. Cranford received a 100-year sentence for child sexual assault and producing child pornography, following a collaborative law enforcement effort in Illinois.

Chicago Police request public help in locating Guo Gao, 76, last seen on the Orange Line train. He is 4’11", weighs 120 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair.

Chicago's public health department is in a funding crisis after losing $125 million in federal grants, threatening staff positions, contracts, and preparedness for health crises.

The FBI is seeking a suspect from a recent Loop bank robbery, releasing photos and asking for tips. The man, who implied he had a weapon, robbed a Citibank and fled with an undisclosed sum. No injuries were reported, and the investigation continues.

Chicago forecast includes showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, with temperatures up to 71 degrees; varying reports suggest potential severe weather on Sunday and a mix of rain and snow.

Chicago Police are searching for 12-year-old Jahmere Marshall, last seen in the 1500 block of N. Mason Ave. He is 5'5", 120 pounds, with a medium brown complexion.

A Will County Sheriff's Office worker, Daniel Herod, was arrested by Homeland Security for child sexual assault charges; the sheriff's office confirmed and declined further comment due to the ongoing investigation.

Storms in Chicago caused over 150 flight delays at O'Hare and Midway airports, with multiple ground stops impacting travel and minor hail affecting road safety.

Reginald Tolbert was arrested and charged with the September 2024 murder of a 57-year-old man on Chicago's S. California. His detention hearing is set for March 28, 2025.

Chicago Police intensify DUI enforcement with a Saturation Patrol in the Near North Side, using high-visibility policing and technology to deter impaired driving and traffic violations.

Chicago Police target impaired driving with a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 10th District from March 28-29, 2025, focusing also on speeding and seatbelt violations.

A 17-year-old girl has been charged with a series of robberies and an aggravated battery on Chicago's CTA Red Line.

Dollar Tree sold its Family Dollar subsidiary for $1 billion to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management, ending its effort to integrate the brand since acquiring it in 2015.