Emerson Watson Jr., 19, has been charged with eleven felony counts of armed robbery in Chicago after a string of crimes involving online marketplace entrapments. He was arrested by Chicago PD and U.S. Marshals.

Samuel Victory, 49, was arrested in Chicago on eight felony counts of burglary and property damage. He's tied to multiple burglaries in the 14th District in 2024 and 2025.

Illinois agencies remind officials of civil rights for the homeless, cautioning against discriminatory laws that limit public space access or penalize those without housing.

Chicago Police Department issued an alert about multiple armed robberies in Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town involving masked men using stolen vehicles.

Chicago Police seek help finding Terry Hodge, 62, missing since March 9, last seen near Iowa St. and Kedvale Ave. Described as 5'6", with tattoos, wearing a jacket and jeans. Public urged to contact Area Four SVU with info.

Snoop Dogg is set to headline the Illinois State Fair on August 13, promising a night of nostalgic hip-hop for a diverse audience. Tickets go on sale March 15.

Chicago's sunny weather to shift with severe storms and winds arriving Friday, following a fair stretch. Highs near 70s, with a 100% chance of rain Friday night, possibly giving way to cooler weekend.

A string of smash-and-grab burglaries hit Chicago's Northwest Side businesses, with thieves targeting cash registers and fleeing in a red SUV. No suspects have been caught.

A Chicago man, Jorge Mondragon-Bahena, was rearrested after evading arrest for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Minor and now faces additional charges of felony escape.

The Chicago Police Dept. is seeking information on Tamika Cross, missing since Jan 23. She is 5'3", 100 lbs, with tattoos. She was last seen in a gray jacket and hoodie.

A 12-year-old boy in Chicago was charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and attempted possession of a stolen vehicle after a carjacking incident.

Two Southwest Airlines pilots avoided a collision at Midway Airport by performing a last-second go-around when a Flexjet crossed the runway during their landing.

A 21-year-old Chicago woman died after a shooting at Mansion Live music venue in Stone Park. Her identity was confirmed as Zulma Pacheco from the Little Village neighborhood. The incident is under investigation.