Amid the mounting concerns about juvenile crime, a fifteen-year-old male faces charges for aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago. The incident raises questions about the city's efforts to address juvenile offenses and the broader context of criminal behavior.

A seemingly ordinary workday in Aurora, Illinois, takes a life-saving turn for two city workers and a one-year-old boy.

Chicago community in shock following a brutal attack on an 11-year-old girl in broad daylight, as her family demands justice.

House Republicans host a forum on crime in Chicago, simultaneously facing criticism for political theatrics while the nation braces for a potential government shutdown.

After 34 years in prison, Francisco Benitez is finally a free man as murder charges are dropped in a case highlighting the flaws within our justice system.

Chicago-based Portillo's has announced plans to aggressively expand its presence across the country, targeting an astonishing 920 new locations in the next 20 years.

Three northern Illinois sheriff's deputies were burned during a dynamite disposal operation in Wisconsin, resulting in their hospitalization.

Chicago faces a menacing overnight crime spree as armed robbers targeted AT&T store employees and several individuals, with no victims injured but communities rattled.

In Berwyn, Gina's Italian Ice served its last scoop, marking the end of a family-owned community favorite after 46 years.

Britney Spears' notorious black 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 is up for grabs at the Volo Auto Museum, where it has been on display since 2011. The vehicle, infamous for its connection to the pop star's tumultuous period, can now be yours for a cool $70,000.

A routine traffic stop due to a suspended registration exposes potentially dangerous weapons, resulting in felony charges against the vehicle's occupants.

Spacca Napoli in Ravenswood rises to prestigious global ranking, while offering an authentic Italian experience to its customers.

Two real estate developers have been convicted for their part in a conspiracy that embezzled millions from the now-defunct Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago, adding to the growing list of individuals facing justice for their roles in the financial debacle.