A 25‑year‑old man was shot while entering a building around 1 a.m. on Chicago’s Northwest Side; he was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in serious condition and Area Five detectives are investigating.

A Machesney Park TJ Maxx manager was charged after deputies found a hidden camera in a women’s dressing room; investigators are asking possible victims to come forward.

Chicago graduated 248 new officers on March 31, 2026, but officials say hundreds of sworn positions remain unfilled. New recruits will train on the job while filling patrol shifts across the city.

Lansing police say altered Orbeez-style 'gel' guns are sparking panic and emergency calls after teens repaint the toys to look real.

Shootings jumped 78% in Chicago during the week of March 23–29 as the city logs back-to-back monthly increases in homicides. Officials say patrols and new officers are being redeployed.

A person was killed after being trapped beneath a crane at a Carol Stream metal plant; police and the DuPage coroner are investigating.

Postal inspectors are offering $100,000 rewards for each of three suspects tied to mail thefts in Chicago; surveillance images and a tip hotline have been posted.

FBI Chicago released photos of two people accused of posing as federal agents and extorting money. Officials urge anyone contacted to report tips to IC3 or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Federal prosecutors say Tatiana Bazer scammed people out of at least $3.5 million using fake bank records and impersonations. A status hearing is set for April 21, 2026.

Two men were arrested after reported gunfire in downtown Aurora; police say the arrests were made without incident and investigators are canvassing for witnesses.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed Monday in West Pullman; police recovered about 86 shell casings at the scene. Area 2 detectives are investigating.

An argument on West Washington Boulevard turned deadly Tuesday night in East Garfield Park. Police say a 31-year-old suspect — who holds a FOID card — is in custody and charges are pending.

A 28-year-old woman was shot and robbed Monday on a Belmont Cragin sidewalk in the 5700 block of West Diversey; police say she was taken to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.