A 30-year-old man was critically wounded in a midday drive-by shooting in North Lawndale; detectives say the shooter fired from a passing car. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.

An early morning fire in South Austin hospitalized six, including four children. Firefighters rescued two from a window; the cause is unknown, and investigations continue.

Ricky Williams, 66, was charged with attempted murder and other felonies for shooting a 55-year-old man on W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago. He was detained pending a detention hearing.

The Chicago Police are searching for missing teen Willie Carter, last seen on Dec 25, 2025, near Langley Avenue. He frequents Altgeld Library and Chicago Ridge mall.

More than $2 million in suspected stolen merchandise was seized from an Oak Forest warehouse after investigators traced a stolen trailer to the site.

A 30-year-old Chicago man was charged after deputies say he stabbed a 35-year-old in Robbins; prosecutors approved attempted-murder charges and he was ordered to jail.

A Cicero social‑media sale turned violent Wednesday afternoon on the 1300 block of South 58th Avenue. Police say one teen died and a relative was hospitalized; investigators are asking for tips.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing teen Angel Little, last seen on S. Stony Island Avenue. She is described as 5'4", weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Public assistance is urged.

Earl Mitchell, 66, is missing in Chicago, last seen Dec 31, 2025. He is Black, 6ft, 225-235lbs, bald, and may need medical attention. Police seek info on his whereabouts.

A fatal crash on I-80/94 in Indiana involving a semi and a car killed the car driver; the semi with frozen food overturned. Traffic was impacted, with lanes reopening by 7:15 a.m. Investigation ongoing, with police seeking public assistance.

Man, 25, beaten and robbed at Bally's casino in Chicago, causing neighborhood concern before a major event; the assailants escaped and no arrests were made. Bally's committed to safety and is assisting police.

Devan Sheard charged for threatening a Porsche warehouse; unrelated Chicago laundromat burglaries concern locals.

A Joliet man faces a felony charge after a YouTube video allegedly showed him threatening to plant explosives inside cars at a Westmont Porsche warehouse. Bomb squads found no devices and he is due back in court on Jan. 26.