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Chicago Police seek public help to find missing 19-year-old Desiree Price, last seen at 500 W 81st Place. She is under DCFS care and has mental health issues.
ICE arrested Radule Bojovic, a Montenegro-born, Hanover Park police officer, for overstaying his visa, amid tension between sanctuary cities and federal immigration policy.
The Chicago Police Department has alerted the public about a series of strong-arm robberies around parks and high-traffic areas, providing descriptions of the suspects to encourage vigilance.
Chicago Police Department issued a missing person alert for 36-year-old Jessica Starks, last seen on South Merrill Avenue. She may need medical assistance.
Victor D. Perez was sentenced to 15 years for child pornography after pleading guilty to a felony charge and being found with illegal content on his phone.
Jermaine Morris, with a history of felonies, is denied pre-trial release for illegal firearms possession, including a stolen rifle and handgun in Wheaton.
Five people were arrested after a car chase for stealing $30,000 worth of goods from an Amazon facility in Channahon. They face multiple charges, including theft and evasion.
Two people were injured in a shooting at an Evergreen Park Walmart, with a suspect arrested after fleeing the scene. The investigation continues, and Walmart deferred to law enforcement.
A 2-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman were shot in Chicago; both are hospitalized in good condition. Police are investigating with no arrests made.
Chicago Police warn of early morning commercial burglaries in several communities, advising businesses to maintain security and report suspicious activities.
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating vandalism at Last Chance Bar, where damages exceed $100,000, including destroyed property and theft. The bar plans to reopen quickly.
An ambulance was hijacked with a medic inside, leading to a police chase on the Tri-State Tollway in Illinois. The male thief was apprehended after police used spike strips.
Debbie Brockman of WGN-TV was controversially detained by Border Patrol in Chicago; her legal team disputes the alleged reasons and condemns the agents' actions.
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