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Indiana Toll Road reopens eastbound after a crash in LaPorte County caused a lengthy closure and forced detours. Traffic flow resumes with ongoing investigation into the crash.
SafeWise puts Campton Hills atop Illinois' 2025 safety rankings after the Kane County village reported zero violent crimes and minimal property incidents. The result highlights a cluster of low‑crime Chicago suburbs.
Chicago Police, with U.S. Marshals, arrested Desmond Anderson for murder and illegal machine gun possession. He's accused of killing a 42-year-old man in September.
A 17-year-old has been charged with felonies including aggravated battery of an elderly person and robbery, as well as a trespass misdemeanor, following an assault and theft in Chicago.
Chicago Police are seeking help to locate missing 17-year-old Victoria Vicenteno, last seen near 67th and Michigan Ave. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and scars on her abdomen.
Three armed robberies were reported on Chicago’s North Side; police say the suspects may be teens and detectives are asking for tips.
A northwest Indiana SWAT team served a warrant on Euclid Avenue after a man was found shot on Drummond Street; Lake County homicide investigators responded.
A 19-year-old Chili’s greeter says she was punched, kicked and had hair pulled out after telling customers about a 30-minute wait. Surveillance video and a police probe are underway.
A man faces drug and gun charges after a traffic stop in Ford Heights, where police found suspected "lean" and weapons in his car. He was released post-court appearance.
Lincoln Park sees burglaries and car vandalism surge; Chicago Police issue alert, describe suspects, and urge residents to secure valuables and report suspicious activities.
A 14-year-old boy was killed and 8 wounded in a Chicago shooting. Police have released images of a person of interest. Two shootings took place near Millennium Park.
Ald. Raymond Lopez told Fox & Friends Mayor Brandon Johnson has "handcuffed" Chicago police, reigniting a fight over sanctuary rules, federal raids and public safety.
A pedestrian died after being hit by a van in Morgan Park, Chicago, following an argument with the driver, who fled the scene. Police seek information and the van might show recent repair signs.
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