A Cook County judge will hear final evidence today in Lester Owens' bid for a new trial. Advocates say affidavits and recanted testimony raise fresh questions about police conduct.

Arlina Russell, 12, was reported missing from Uptown on Tuesday. Police say she was last seen on West Lawrence and are asking for tips.

Two Joliet residents were arrested for stealing Funko Pop figurines valued at $5,000. They entered an apartment under false pretenses and were apprehended shortly after fleeing. Charges include robbery and residential burglary.

Chicago police seek help to find missing teen Jabari Oatis, last seen on December 1 and described as a 17-year-old black male with brown eyes and short black hair.

Two people were stabbed on a Chicago CTA Red Line platform; police are investigating with no arrests made. The Federal Transit Authority has criticized CTA's safety measures.

A man on court-ordered ankle monitoring is accused of attacking and robbing a pregnant woman inside the Loop. The case has prompted a county review of GPS monitoring.

After nearly 40 years, a renewed cold‑case probe produced an indictment in Joan Bernal’s 1988 disappearance. Her husband was arrested in Michigan and returned to Will County.

A 58-year-old woman was found dead aboard a CTA L train in Rogers Park Monday; Area 3 detectives are investigating. The CTA said service was briefly affected around Howard.

Chicago Police seek help finding Rayshaun Woods, 17, missing since December 12 from the 6000 block of S. Justine. He's 5'5", with a brown jacket, and a green hoodie. Call 312-747-8380 or 911 with info.

A Sunday blaze gutted a storage building near Elgin; firefighters brought the fire under control and no injuries were reported. Drones were used to hunt hot spots.

Four people were detained after a pre-dawn burglary at a Downers Grove sub shop; two suspects remained at large after a chase along I-355. Local police and neighboring agencies searched the area.

A 16-year-old was shot early Monday in Auburn Gresham and walked to St. Bernard Hospital. Police say he's in good condition and Area Two detectives are investigating.

A 22-year-old man is being held after prosecutors say he lured a 12-year-old Chicago girl from Instagram to his home and sexually assaulted her. The case is now in Cook County court.