Michael Perkins faces multiple felony charges for armed robbery and kidnapping in Chicago, with his detention hearing scheduled for September 10, 2024.

Chicago police are investigating damage from apparent gunfire at Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu, a studio owned by Muslim personality Eddie Redzovic. CAIR urges treating it as a possible hate crime.

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet unveiled a new 90,000 square foot facility in Chicago's West Loop, positioning it as an innovation hub and planning to double its local workforce.

Authorities in Gary, Indiana, are seeking public assistance in the homicide case of Kia Tidwell, a mother killed by a stray bullet while speaking with her child on the phone.

Chicago City Council debates the future of ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, as its contract nears expiration amid concerns of efficacy and policing.

Chicago Police warn of robberies targeting Facebook Marketplace shoe sellers in the 11th District, urging public caution and providing suspect descriptions.

Chicago's martini scene offers lavish options like the $13,000 "Marrow Martini" at Adalina, featuring a diamond necklace, to diverse twists on the classic cocktail at various local bars.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul opposes a Texas lawsuit targeting HIPAA privacy for abortion-related medical information, defending reproductive rights and confidentiality.

A crash in West Englewood involving a Jeep and a Volkswagen SUV hospitalized three children and an adult woman, with the driver of the Volkswagen refusing treatment.

Eleven individuals were robbed at gunpoint within 30 minutes in Chicago's Southwest Side. Two men, still at large, targeted victims across four locations, all escaped in a dark-colored SUV.

The Cannabis Research Institute has opened in Chicago to study marijuana's benefits, risks, and agriculture, despite cannabis being federally illegal.

Chicago Police reported a series of armed robberies near a McDonald's in Englewood, involving young male suspects using firearms. Residents are advised to be vigilant.

Chicago Police seek help in identifying a suspect in a violent battery at Wilson Redline station. A white male stabbed a victim on September 2, and may be connected to another incident on August 1.