A Chicago-born Goldsmiths student was convicted at the Old Bailey in the killing of his classmate. Prosecutors say a delay in seeking help may have cost her life.

A woman was fatally shot in Chicago; a man is in custody, and charges are pending. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman died and another was injured after their sedan hit a parked car and a semi-truck in Chicago’s Logan Square. The driver survived; the semi driver was unharmed. The crash led to street closures and bus reroutes. An investigation is underway.

San Francisco resident Yolanda Thomas is missing since December 6, and Chicago PD seeks public help to find her, detailing her appearance and citing concern over her depression.

Chicago police posted a missing-person alert for 33-year-old Elizabeth Bartolo, last seen Nov. 24 in the 4700 block of S. Hermitage Ave; investigators say she may need medical attention.

A 58-year-old with a concealed-carry license fired after finding two people in his parked car on Chicago's South Side; a 17-year-old was wounded and detectives are probing.

A 27-year-old woman was killed early Monday on Chicago's East Side; police detained a 29-year-old man and recovered a weapon as detectives investigate.

A 26-year-old man was shot during an armed robbery in South Shore; he was taken to Jackson Park Hospital and is reported in good condition.

An Indiana man was arrested Saturday and charged in the March dismemberment and killing of a North Lawndale resident, ending a nine-month investigation.

Deparris Slaughter charged with murder, arson, and other felonies in a 68-year-old man's death in Munster, Indiana.

Two men were shot in the Austin neighborhood on the 4800 block of W. Gladys Avenue; both were taken to Loretto Hospital and listed in fair condition.

Federal agents used tear gas and made an arrest during an immigration operation in Elgin, which escalated with a standoff and the involvement of an assembled crowd.

An officer and two civilians were wounded early Sunday in Morgan Park after police moved to break up a fight. COPA and CPD are investigating.