Chicago police issued a community alert after two daytime armed robberies on Friday in Streeterville and Washington Heights; detectives are asking for tips.

A teacher at Yeshiva Eitz Chaim in Chicago was accused years ago in a New York civil suit alleging repeated abuse. The case was reportedly settled and sealed, prompting questions about transparency.

A Back of the Yards homeowner shot a man breaking into his garage early Saturday; police say the suspect was taken to UChicago and charges are pending.

A former Dixmoor police officer was arrested this week and charged with criminal sexual assault and solicitation after investigators say he received nude videos from a child.

An 11-year-old boy was found Friday night with a serious head injury in West Garfield Park and taken to Stroger Hospital. Area 4 detectives are investigating.

COPA recommended a 365‑day suspension up to discharge for Officer Chavez Siler after a 2021 Westinghouse scuffle captured on video. Superintendent Larry Snelling said he will seek Siler's dismissal.

A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times on Chicago's South Side and is in critical condition at Comer Children's Hospital.

A Kane County judge sent Zackery L. Moore to prison for 6½ years after two assaults on officers left one seriously injured. Prosecutors say he will receive 576 days' credit and may earn day‑for‑day reductions.

Shorewood police say a 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly assaulting his mother and swinging a knife at an officer; he’s jailed pending a pretrial hearing.

Prosecutors say Samuel McClain sold fentanyl that contributed to Kayla Robinson's death; the state has asked a judge to detain him ahead of a court hearing.

Chicago police issued a community alert after two robberies on a South Side Red Line train on Feb. 21 and are asking the public for tips and footage.

A federal judge sharply criticized the city after CPD pulled an officer out of a court deposition to strip his police powers, prompting a motion for records. The move has renewed scrutiny of an embattled tactical team.

Orland Park's shift to 12‑hour patrols coincided with a reported 154% jump in traffic stops in February; the union agreement also sets an average of two stops per shift.