Nickolas Watts, 19, of Chicago, faces multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping and battery of an infant and young woman. He was arrested after incidents occurred on W. Granville Ave. and has a detention hearing on April 21st.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 16-year-old Denisia Layton, last seen on West George Street, described as a 5'2" Black female with brown eyes and black hair. She wore a "Warriors" sweatshirt, black jeans, and shoes.

Chicago street festivals face financial strain, with costs for security and services rising and donations declining, threatening the sustainability of these community events.

A tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0786 for Calhoun County has been announced to align assessments with market value, affecting local tax bills.

Families sue Arlington Heights School District 25 over a former nurse's mishandling of student medications, with accusations of negligence and demands for damages.

Illinois Governor Pritzker criticizes Trump administration for undermining public safety with cuts to federal anti-violence programs, while local initiatives like Chicago's Peacekeepers Program show success in reducing violence.

Chicago's City Council approves new development projects including landmarking the WAX TRAX! building and mixed-income housing initiatives, a community center, and park improvements.

A man was attacked by four individuals in the Loop, Chicago; he sustained leg and facial injuries and is in fair condition. No arrests have been made.

A 28-year-old man named Kevin Patel was fatally shot in Chicago's Lincoln Park. Despite aid from neighbors, he died of his injuries. Local safety concerns have risen, with calls for increased police patrols. No arrests have been made yet.

Chicago police charged Catherine Perry with first-degree murder and attempted arson in connection with a fatal stabbing in October 2024. Her detention hearing is set for today.

Sopranos Pizza in Lockport offers free pizza for a year to anyone who can identify the suspects from a failed burglary at their shop, as shown in their shared CCTV footage.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul secured a $12 million settlement with Direct Energy over claims of deceptive marketing and pricing, offering restitution to affected customers and imposing operational restrictions on the company.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing Ahmeeka Smith, last seen on the 6500 block of South Lowe. She is 54 years old, 5'6", 210 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.