An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Chicago's West Side; as the city struggles with ongoing gun violence, this incident sparks further discussions on community safety.

A brief look at a recent juvenile crime in Chicago and the complexities surrounding youth criminal behavior.

A peculiar collision involving a ham-hauling semi leaves I-55 in Plainfield, Illinois in disarray, with both fuel and ham spilled and motorists facing delays.

An 18-year-old male, charged with vehicular hijacking and criminal damage, faces a juvenile detention hearing – a consequence of a 2022 crime spree.

An Illinois court sentences Lionel Parks to life in prison for his role in a 2016 home invasion that left five people dead.

A young man is left in serious condition following a shooting in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, as violence continues to plague the area.

As Cook County invests nearly $14 million to turn suburban hotels into homeless shelters, a debate emerges over whether south suburbs, which experience higher levels of homelessness, should have been prioritized.

Illinois State Police celebrates the retirement of Colonel Margaret McGreal, a pioneer in ISP history, as they welcome the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Owen as the new Division of Patrol Deputy Director.

Chicago police search for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a woman dead on the city's South Side.

As the housing market remains unsettled, the Chicago metro area defies odds with home prices rising at double the national rate compared to August 2022.

A Chicago area school district issues an emergency school closure following a violent incident in which an expelled student attacked a staff member, sparking concerns for student safety.

Chicago residents in districts 014 and 025 experience a surge in armed robberies, with offenders threatening victims with handguns and rifles to part with their belongings.

Rumors of an FBI raid at Halas Hall spread amid the resignation of Chicago Bears defensive coordinator, Alan Williams, which the team and his attorney both deny.