Three Chicago men were sentenced to federal prison for a violent mistaken-identity kidnapping, involving extortion demands, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A U.S. District Court has temporarily halted the merger between Albertsons and Kroger, following legal action to challenge the deal over concerns of higher prices and reduced competition.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul warns phone companies linked to robocalls, part of a crackdown on illegal calls, highlighting the role of four specific carriers in enabling such traffic.

Chicago Police are investigating a child luring attempt in Little Village, where a male tried to engage a child walking to school and followed in an SUV. Community vigilance is advised.

A homicide investigation is underway in Chicago's Englewood after a woman was found dead inside a building on South Normal Boulevard. No arrests have been made yet.

Illinois will raise its minimum wage to $15 by January 1, 2025, a step that will benefit 1.4 million workers and is part of new laws that include pay transparency, health coverage expansions, and various social justice improvements.

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in a Mundelein parking lot; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A driver died in East Chicago after a CSX freight train hit their car, which had driven around lowered crossing gates. No crew injuries reported; similar incidents noted. CSX is cooperating with the investigation.

Illinois honors fallen Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins by lowering flags at half-staff from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2024, following his death in the line of duty.

Hyde Park businesses are on alert following a spree of burglaries, with the Chicago Police Department advising security precautions as their investigation continues.

Two 18-year-olds were arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago. They face multiple charges relating to a December 8 incident.

Vandalized fences in St. John, Indiana are thought to be a result of a social media challenge where youth damage property, prompting a police investigation.

One dead, six injured in Cicero shooting following an auto accident, with the perpetrators still at large. This violence adds to the recent uptick in local crime, concerning the community.