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A man was arrested in North Chicago for running a meth operation out of a house used as a daycare; he faces multiple charges including endangering a child.
A missing child from 2018 was found in Chicago's Humboldt Park by US Marshals and local police, with the mother arrested for fleeing with the child despite a court order.
Fifteen businesses in Gurnee were burglarized in a "coordinated" crime spree, with damaged windows and varying reports of theft. Police seek leads through surveillance footage.
A missing 9-year-old boy, Nathan Forde, was found safe in Glen Ellyn after disappearing in Elmhurst while biking. His whereabouts during the disappearance remain unknown.
Chicago Police Department plans DUI Saturation Patrol for the 1st District, focusing on impaired driving, speed, and seat belt violations from August 2-3, 2025.
A woman was struck and killed by a Chevrolet in Englewood, Chicago; the female driver is in custody with charges pending.
Chicago Police issue alert for missing 77-year-old Anthony Pulli, last seen in Edgewater; may need medical help.
Paul Garcia faces felony charges, including attempted murder, for a June shooting in Chicago's South Deering area. The victim is in good condition. Garcia was arrested without incident.
Chicago Police enforce DUIs in the Central District with extra patrols and tools like the BAT Mobile Unit for on-site processing. Last patrol yielded 40 citations, but no DUIs.
The body of a missing kayaker was found in the Fox River after an accident occurred while night fishing, possibly involving a collision with a poorly lit boat.
A boy died and 13 were injured when a car crashed into a Portillo's in Oswego. The community is shaken, and the police are investigating the incident.
A 14-year-old from Bloomingdale is charged with vehicle theft and fleeing police, leading to a high-speed chase and crash. He is detained until his next court date.
A 69-year-old woman suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run in Chicago's Little Village; police are investigating without arrests or vehicle descriptions yet.
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