The Lake County Coroner identified 22‑year‑old Richard Hayes II after he was struck by a Metra train at the Ingleside station; an autopsy listed blunt force injuries.

A school bus hit a utility pole near McHenry Monday; one child was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and crews waited for ComEd to secure downed lines.

Chicago Police are searching for Michael Angelo Plata, 34, missing since November 26 and possibly in need of medical attention. The public is urged to contact authorities with any information.

An autopsy found Mario D. Frazier died of multiple sharp force injuries after a Nov. 25 stabbing in Auburn Gresham; police say a woman is in custody.

Cook County prosecutors say a former Hartgrove counselor abused five child patients between 1996 and 2004; he now faces multiple sexual‑assault counts and remains detained.

Authorities seek help finding missing 81-year-old John Richardson in Chicago, last seen December 1, 2025. He is experiencing memory issues and was driving a 2020 Chevy Equinox.

A Chicago TikToker says a man doxed her — leaking her name, address and job. Her viral response has drawn attention and she reported the harassment to police and the FBI.

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office received over 1,500 tips regarding a Batavia chiropractor charged with child pornography, leading to widespread concern and a civil rights lawsuit for allegedly recording patients.

Anthony Rizzo visited Tony's Italian Deli in Chicago to show support after it was robbed at gunpoint, highlighting community resilience and mutual support.

Andrew Trotter was sentenced to four years after pleading guilty in a Postal Inspection Service probe that recovered counterfeit postal keys, stolen cards and a passport.

A 19-year-old was killed in a Chicago shooting; the suspect is at large and two persons of interest are being questioned.

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in the head in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood; he was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made.

A 67-year-old man was shot in the left thumb after an argument in Gresham. Police say the shooter fled and Area Two detectives are investigating.