Illinois launches Human Rights Week, featuring a series of virtual events and a social media campaign to uphold and celebrate the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

A suspect was arrested for stealing perfume and possessing a loaded firearm on State Street, facing felony charges after a Loss Prevention Officer's intervention and a police investigation.

An Elgin police officer, Jordan Collins, was charged with child pornography by the Illinois Attorney General and is being held in DeKalb County Jail pending a court appearance.

Four individuals are charged with armed robbery after being arrested by Chicago Police, involving a series of thefts at gunpoint on the South Side. Additional charges include substance possession and vehicle trespass.

A 15-year-old was charged with aggravated battery in Chicago for the stabbing of a man on November 19, after being arrested by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force.

A house fire in Elmwood Park spread to neighboring homes, causing significant damage but no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Chicago faces a surge in robberies, with a 55% increase over previous months, as neighborhoods like Humboldt Park experience high crime rates. Despite a rise in arrests, the reasons behind the spike and solutions remain unclear.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Jayvon Stephens, last seen on the 6200 block of South Indiana Avenue.

The Chicago Police are looking for Edith De La Fuente, a missing 15-year-old last seen in the 5900 block of W Diversy Ave, and believe she might be in Belmont Cragin. They urge anyone with information to contact them.

Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting ATF agents.

Chicago men charged in federal court for fatal 2022 North Lawndale robbery.

Minor wing clipping at OHare, no injuries FAA probes.

Chicago woman charged for multiple armed robberies.