The Chicago Police Department issued a bulletin seeking help in finding missing 35-year-old Carlos Castellano Garces, last spotted on South Aberdeen Street.

The FDA, with the Justice Department, seized over 2.1 million illegal vaping products, targeting unauthorized flavored e-cigarettes sold by certain distributors and retailers.

Cook County has introduced the Catalyst Grant program to assist local businesses, offering up to $100,000 to each of 88 qualifying companies. Applications are open for growth-ready businesses until October 31, 2025.

Two separate shootings in Chicago left two dead; one was in a hotel on West 26th Street, and another on West Wilcox Street. Police are seeking information.

A missing Minnesota teen was shot by a Jewel-Osco security guard in Chicago after a confrontation. The girl is in good condition, and the guard has been charged with aggravated battery.

A 34-year-old man was fatally shot on Chicago's West Side, with police and Area Four detectives investigating and seeking public assistance. No arrests yet.

Former Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey is running for governor in 2026, with Aaron Del Mar as his running mate, seeking to appeal to a broader electorate after previous political defeats.

A fire in a West Town high-rise resulted in one woman dead and another injured from smoke inhalation. Firefighters contained the blaze to one apartment. Investigations on the cause are ongoing.

Community mourns man shot by ICE agent during a traffic stop, sparking calls for investigation and concern over the impact on immigrant community.

A Cook County man faces several charges, including a Class 4 felony, for leading police on two high-speed chases. He is held without bond and is scheduled for court on October 20, 2025.

A man was shot in the head during an early-morning drive-by in Washington Heights, Chicago, and was hospitalized in serious condition. The shooter fled and no arrests have been made.

A Chicago Police officer is indicted for allegedly participating in a "straw purchase" of firearms, including an AR-15 style rifle, intended for smuggling to Mexico.

Chicago Police are looking for Elizabeth Parks, missing since September 17 and possibly in need of medical attention. She's a 45-year-old white female, 5'4", with brown hair and blue eyes. Public assistance is sought in the search.