Ralwin Galito Perez from Chicago has been charged with felony aggravated battery using a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man on March 18th.

Chicago City Council is considering a new ordinance to regulate tow truck operations and address predatory towing, which would allow the police to impound violators' vehicles and permit affected drivers to sue for damages.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 counterparts urged the U.S. House to reject a resolution that would overturn a CFPB rule limiting bank overdraft fees. They argue the rule protects consumers, especially the vulnerable, from excessive charges.

A waitress was assaulted by two women at El Taco Azteca in Chicago over a refund dispute for a $50 check. The attack was caught on camera, and the waitress is recovering from injuries. The restaurant’s staff seeks help in finding the assailants.

A 56-year-old man was shot in the neck and crashed his car in East Garfield Park, Chicago. The assailants are at large, with the victim in critical condition.

The Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo resulted in over 100 fatalities, including ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and singer Rubby Perez. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

Four people, including a toddler, were injured in a Chicago crash caused by a driver running a red light. A weapon was found, and the driver is in custody.

Illinois advances a bill to outlaw unauthorized sales of restaurant reservations, aiming to protect consumers and restaurants from inflated resale prices and lost revenue.

The Chicago Police warned Douglas neighborhood businesses of a spree of burglaries involving smashed front doors and stolen property, advising heightened security and vigilance.

Franklin E. Tooley received a 25-year prison sentence for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled 13-year-old relative, as announced by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

A 66-year-old concealed-carry license holder was shot in the leg during a shootout in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood after confronting two people near a vehicle.

A 17-year-old male was charged with armed robbery of another teen in Chicago. He was arrested on April 7, 2025, after allegedly robbing a 16-year-old at gunpoint during an online marketplace meetup.

A man in critical condition after a Chicago police shooting at a River North hotel was wielding a knife when officers unsuccessfully deployed Tasers before firing shots. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.