Shawn Bashir from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal healthcare fraud, submitting over $17.3 million in fake claims for children's services.

The Chicago Police is searching for Latina Ervin, a 54-year-old woman last seen on E. 96th Street, last contacted on March 1, and may be near 111th and MLK Drive.

ICE conducted an operation in Elgin, Illinois, resulting in arrests, amid heightened enforcement activities in Chicago known as "Operation Midway Blitz."

A 16-year-old boy died after his electric bike collided with a truck in Arlington Heights; he reportedly didn't stop at a sign and wasn't wearing a helmet.

A man was fatally shot in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing; he later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. No arrests have been made; CPD Area One detectives are investigating.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker faces impeachment calls from Republicans over his rhetoric following activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.

A 10-year-old boy is recuperating after his bike was hit by a Metra train near New Lenox, causing non-life-threatening injuries and temporary train service disruptions.

A homeless man, Prudencio Ugaban, has been charged with multiple burglaries at Naperville businesses, highlighting issues with the Safe-T-Act. He was released with conditions pending a 2025 court date.

Chicago police arrested Leonard Carson, 41, for an alleged vehicular hijacking at knifepoint on E. 70th St. He faces multiple charges and awaits a court hearing.

Mekel Gordon, 24, was charged with sexual offenses after an attack on a woman on a CTA Yellow Line train in Evanston. The woman fought off Gordon, who later admitted involvement when captured.

Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for 29-year-old Robert Hotz, last seen near 100 W Randolph Street, potentially requiring medical attention.

Chicago suburbs lifted a shelter-in-place order following a car theft attempt, chase, crash, and manhunt for armed suspects; most were caught, and the area is clear.

A man was killed by a Metra Electric train near McCormick Place, causing significant delays and cancellations.