Smash Jibarito, a pop-up known for combining smash burgers with jibarito sandwiches, is a hit at Desert Hawk Bar in West Town, Chicago, bringing a fresh culinary experience to the local bar scene.

Deputies in Harris County recovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested the armed suspect, Kentrell Bay. The arrest illustrates the benefits of surveillance technology in law enforcement.

A judge denied a motion to dismiss charges against Charles Sikanich, ex-45th Ward superintendent, for attempting to sell a WWII machine gun to an undercover agent. The defense argues the weapon is non-operational and a veteran's memento.

Craig Williams, 21, was charged with the armed carjacking of a 58-year-old woman in Chicago. The Vehicular Hijacking Task Force arrested him for the June incident.

A 16-year-old in Chicago faces charges for armed robbery and battery after an alleged assault and robbery incident.

Testimony in Richard Proctor's trial reveals he claimed self-defense in a 2020 stabbing, but also that he allegedly sought to have a witness killed. His request to halt the trial due to mental strain was denied.

A 15-year-old girl, Valeria Rodriguez, was killed by a stray bullet in her Round Lake Beach home, sparking a homicide investigation. Authorities urge witnesses to provide information.

Chicago Public Schools confirms transportation won't be guaranteed for general education students next year, considering a hub system amidst bus driver shortage and budget deficits.

An Indiana man received a 10-year prison sentence for trafficking firearms from Indianapolis to Chicago, including "ghost guns." He and a co-defendant sold weapons to undercover officers in 2022.

Mya Adams was arrested in Chicago for an April shooting that injured a 23-year-old man. She faces a felony charge of aggravated battery with a firearm.

A fire Tuesday night left an Aurora home uninhabitable; all family members were safe, and the family cat was rescued by neighbors. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour; the cause is under investigation.

A man was killed after being shot during an argument in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects in custody.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert after a series of armed robberies in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Districts, warning of a knife-wielding man targeting businesses.