Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for Carl Aikens, 63, last seen on N. Sheridan. He's described as a Black male, around 5'11". The public is urged to assist.

A 34-year-old man was shot dead in an alley in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood early Sunday morning, with the shooter unidentified and no arrests made.

Two officers were shot while responding to a call about a naked man in Gibson City, Illinois. Suspect David Jordan is at large; the officers are expected to recover.

Police search for a suspect after an early Sunday shooting in Aurora, where residents were advised to stay indoors; the shooter's identity and motive are unclear.

A 22-year-old man died after a hit-and-run in Gage Park, Chicago. He was struck by a gray sedan that ran a red light and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. No arrests have been made yet.

An Illinois appellate court ruled that hearings on serious Chicago police misconduct must be public, maintaining transparency but allowing officers to remain paid while cases are pending.

The Chicago Police Department has alerted the River North community of a spate of robberies targeting inebriated individuals, with suspects assaulting and robbing victims at night.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 14-year-old Shaneyshka Alvarez-Abelo, last seen on W. Drummond Pl. She has scars and is considered endangered.

A fatal hit-and-run in Rogers Park, Chicago has led police to search for the driver of a 2018 Buick Encore, license plate "CQ19696." The incident occurred at 7:30 pm on August 6th.

Illinois DMVs in 13 suburban locations will have extended Saturday walk-in hours for services like Real ID procurement, driver's license, and vehicle registration renewals.

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago faces closure with Medicare funding ending, impacting Uptown community healthcare; local lawmakers seek an extension to save the hospital.

Chicago Park District extends pool and beach operations through Labor Day to combat heat, while juggling a young workforce's academic commitments and using the Heat Vulnerability Index to prioritize openings.

A man was fatally stabbed in Chicago's South Shore after an argument turned violent. The 32-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests yet; police seek tips.