A Chicago man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to the June 2024 Albany Park beating that killed a 67-year-old man.

A Cook County Sheriff’s probe and Rosemont police operation led to the arrest of a Des Plaines man accused of selling cocaine; officers say about 47 pounds of cannabis and a gun were seized.

A second‑floor condo blaze in Glenwood killed one person and displaced neighbors; state investigators have joined the probe and the Red Cross is helping those affected.

A retired Joliet sergeant has filed a long federal complaint alleging he was retaliated against after releasing squad‑car video tied to Eric Lurry’s 2020 death. The suit names former commanders and seeks damages for malicious prosecution and emotional harm.

Esteban Quino-Rosas, a Mexican national, has been sentenced by a U.S. court for felony reentry after removal, facing time served and one year of supervised release.

Rockford man, Jesse Herbig, receives a 14-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution after pleading guilty. The drug parcel he intended to distribute weighed approximately 891.6 grams.

A shooting on I-94 near Chicago has caused significant traffic delays during rush hour, with police investigations shutting down ramps and urging witnesses to come forward.

A 48-year-old man is in fair condition after being shot in the face during an overnight argument in Chicago; police say a female suspect fled the scene.

A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges a Chicago detective tried to hire a gang member to kill a colleague he had been convicted of assaulting, and claims the city failed to warn her. The case raises fresh questions about oversight and abuse in the police ranks.

Chicago Police warn contractors of a series of vehicle burglaries involving theft of power tools and a handgun display in East Hyde Park and Bronzeville.

A school bus and an SUV collided at Algonquin Road and Cedar Glen Drive, leaving the SUV ablaze; police ticketed the bus driver and no one was hurt.

A 10-year-old was briefly taken after thieves stole a running SUV on Chicago’s South Side; officers found the child unharmed a few blocks away and detectives are investigating.

Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to locate missing 21-year-old Blake Hillman last seen on West Estes Avenue, asking the public to contact Area 3 SVU with information.