Chicago police say teens have been taking unattended cash registers from businesses in the South Loop and Pilsen over the past week. Detectives are asking anyone with tips to come forward.

Chicago Police seek public help to find missing teen Gadiel Acosta, last seen on S. Archer, described as a Hispanic male, 5'4", 110 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair, wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black shoes.

An early-morning burglary at Mariscos El Abuelo y Yo left the Brighton Park restaurant with shattered glass and a stolen ATM as detectives probe links to other ATM thefts.

CFD crews fought a still-and-box blaze in the 6300 block of S. Oakley Thursday morning.

A 43‑year‑old Chicago man was arrested after police say he seriously injured a 38‑year‑old in the Austin neighborhood. He faces attempted murder and related charges.

A Millstadt Boy Scout leader was charged with 15 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, the Illinois Attorney General’s office says. He is being held pending a detention hearing.

Two men were arrested and charged with armed robbery in Chicago; identified as Teryon Pittman and Roberts Cooks Jr. they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint.

Hinsdale Police interrupted a burglary at Kelsey's, arresting four suspects while four others fled; part of the stolen goods were recovered. The incident remains under investigation.

A former CPS music teacher was sentenced to five years after court documents say he exposed himself to children in West Ridge. Prosecutors dropped related counts.

Authorities and family members seek public help to find missing Chicago mother, Eskarle La Cruz Romero, last seen on South Coles Avenue with her children.

Identity thieves are enrolling as "ghost students" in U.S. colleges, obtaining loans and grants, and disappearing, costing the government over $350 million.

A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges for co-creating and operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace. He faces ten years to life in prison, with sentencing set for June 2026.

A quarrel outside the Thorntons at 23rd and Cicero left two men hurt, one by gunfire; town officials say both were stabilized and the incident appears isolated.