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A 17-year-old in Chicago was charged with felonies, including armed robbery, after being arrested for a July 2025 incident where he allegedly robbed and restrained a 16-year-old.
Overnight break-ins left a dozen-plus Lincoln Park cars with smashed windows and stolen items. Police say detectives are investigating and urge anyone with video to come forward.
Chicago police are searching for 17-year-old Analis Suarez, last seen Friday near N. Kilbourn Ave. Police ask anyone with information to call Area Five detectives.
Fire crews battled a building blaze on South Marshfield Avenue around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day; the Chicago Fire Department has not released cause or injury details.
A woman was nearly sexually assaulted on Christmas Eve day in Chicago; police seek a male suspect who fled in an SUV. A community alert has been issued.
A woman charged with DUI after severely injuring a boy has been released pretrial with conditions, including no alcohol, SCRAM monitoring, and no victim contact.
Police investigated a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway, causing early morning traffic delays; no injuries were reported and lanes reopened by 7:05 a.m.
Chicago police seek help finding Nathaniel Black, 61, missing since August 30 from the 4700 block of S. Michigan Ave. He's 5'10", 150 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair, and tattoos.
Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 75-year-old Orval O’Neal, last seen December 23, 2025, on S. Throop St. Public urged to contact SVU with information.
Chicago Police warn of deceptive thefts in River North; criminals pose as charity workers or social media users to steal via Zelle or Apple Pay, sometimes with force.
Elgin police are searching for 55-year-old Miguel Segura, last seen Nov. 25 in downtown Elgin; detectives have opened case 2025-76430 and are seeking tips.
A mass shooting in Englewood left one man dead and three others wounded early Wednesday in the 7000 block of South Halsted Street.
A 33‑year‑old man faces attempted murder and hate‑crime charges after a Roseland stabbing left a 55‑year‑old seriously injured. He’s due in court Wednesday.
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