A 31-year-old man was found shot on East Garfield Boulevard in Washington Park and later died at UChicago Medical Center; police say no arrests have been reported.

Chicago police confirmed an active SWAT scene early Sunday in the 2700 block of East 76th Street in South Shore; details remain limited as the response continues.

A Des Plaines man was arrested after sheriff’s police say forensic exams found about 6,500 child sexual abuse images and videos on his devices; charges were approved and he was ordered held.

Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 closed all schools Friday after a threat targeted Kolmar Avenue Elementary; Oak Lawn police are investigating.

A student escaped an attempted abduction near Lincoln Elementary in Dolton and police are searching for a suspect. District officials urged families to review safety plans.

Chicago police say Area Three detectives and the CTA secured charges after a suspect was arrested within 11 hours of a reported sexual‑abuse incident. Authorities credited quick coordination and transit resources.

A 35-year-old man was shot and later died after a verbal altercation on the 4800 block of West Ferdinand Street in Austin; police say the shooter fled in a red minivan.

COPA found two officers' use of force in a May 2024 South Austin knife attack was reasonable but faulted them for not activating body cameras sooner. The agency recommended reprimands.

A 38-year-old man was shot and later died in West Garfield Park; a 22-year-old was arrested at the scene. Area Four detectives are investigating the shooting on South Pulaski Road.

Chicago police warn River North and Fulton Market patrons after suspects grabbed phones from tables and later used victims' credit cards.

A 23-year-old was arrested after police say a 26-year-old was seriously wounded in West Englewood. Authorities say the suspect faces attempted first-degree murder and firearms charges.

An off-duty Lake County Sheriff's officer, Thaddeus Bilski, was arrested for intoxicated driving by Indiana State Police and is on paid leave pending an investigation.

Authorities seek public help to find Bianca Johnson, a missing 37-year-old woman with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, last seen in Riverdale on January 28, 2026.