Chicago neighborhoods experience multiple commercial burglaries, with thieves using sledgehammers to break in and steal from local businesses. Police issued an alert and advise increased security.

Aurora police officer catches resident jumping from second-story window during house fire rescue; three treated for minor injuries with the home deemed uninhabitable.

A stolen vehicle rollover crash in Peoria, Illinois, prompted an emergency response and traffic diversion, with one person apprehended and others fleeing the scene.

A high-speed pursuit that began in East Peoria ended on I-55 near Springfield, causing southbound lane closures. Police have not yet provided details on the wanted individual or incident specifics.

A 14-year-old Chicago girl suffered third‑degree chemical burns after her mother says bullies threw a corrosive liquid at their apartment complex; police are investigating. Specialized burn care may be required.

Jury selection starts for Juan Espinoza Martinez's trial, with Judge Joan Lefkow presiding. Lefkow excluded evidence of Martinez's alleged gang ties from the murder-for-hire case.

A community alert warns of a series of motor vehicle burglaries targeting late model Honda Civics in Bucktown, Lower West Side, and Tri-Taylor, with airbags stolen. Police seek information on suspects.

A conveyor-belt blaze at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant near 130th and Torrence was extinguished Monday; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Two Chicago firefighters and a civilian were hospitalized after a West Town apartment fire Monday night. A mayday was issued and cleared as crews knocked the blaze down.

A man was found unresponsive on the 2300 block of South Sacramento Avenue Monday evening and later died at Mount Sinai, police said.

A South Side fight left a 47-year-old man shot twice in the shoulder; police say he was taken to UChicago Medical Center and later placed in custody.

Chicago Police alerted the community to a strong-arm robbery on the CTA Redline in Englewood, seeking information on three suspects involved in the December 19 incident.

Chicago Police alert the public to a violent robbery on the CTA Red Line on January 5, seeking information on a female suspect involved in the Loop area incident.