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Two women were grabbed on Logan Square sidewalks in the early morning hours; neighbors chased the suspect off and police are asking for tips.
A Chicago man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say ATM "jackpotting" raids in Waukesha County and Milwaukee suburbs yielded roughly $263,000. Court records show a hearing is set for Dec. 15.
Randolph County investigators arrested a former MedStar employee after a probe found more than $1 million missing. She’s been charged with theft, wire fraud and tax counts.
A Granite City police officer was shot Friday on Johnson Road. Police released images of an armed suspect and asked residents to call 911 as a manhunt continued.
A Skokie man was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to supplying fentanyl that killed a West Chicago woman, prosecutors said. The DuPage County office called the ruling a deterrent.
The Chicago Police seek 27-year-old Theta Hughes, missing since Dec 3. Last seen near Union Station, she's described as 5'11", with brown hair and blue eyes. Public help is urged.
After a $1.1 million settlement, a former Carl von Linné student is speaking publicly about years of alleged abuse by a former CPS PE teacher. He says recordings and court filings back up his claims.
Investigators recovered an infant's remains from a shallow grave in Wilmington; two 36‑year‑olds are being held while the Will County coroner examines the body. Autopsy is scheduled.
A 45-year-old man was found shot to death on a Garfield Park sidewalk late Friday. Area Four detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.
A Chicago family says about $15,000 vanished after buying Bears tickets and a tailgate package from M&M Events; the seller faces prior consumer complaints and criminal scrutiny.
Chicago police arrested Jairo Munoz Ramirez for a 2023 murder; he faces charges including first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Person critically injured after falling into the Chicago River; emergency services conducted a rescue in freezing temperatures. The victim's condition remains critical.
An 18-year-old faces four felony robbery charges for a series of crimes in Chicago's 18th District during June and July. He was arrested on December 4.
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