Autopsy results reveal Chicago Officer Krystal Rivera was shot from behind, with the incident ruled a homicide.

Francisco Alvarado is sentenced to 40 years for the 2018 murder and kidnapping of 18-year-old Luis Guerrero, the last of four defendants to be sentenced in the case.

A Chicago-area man, Sergio Serna Ramirez, faces ICE custody due to a wrong turn near the US-Canada border, despite his pending U visa and marriage to a US citizen.

Terence Michael Carroll from Arizona was sentenced to 10 years for attempting to distribute over 1,000 grams of fentanyl via mail. The drugs were intercepted, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

Monsignor Daniel Mayall was reinstated by the Archdiocese of Chicago after sexual abuse allegations were deemed unfounded by an independent review board.

A 17-year-old drowned at Lighthouse Beach, Evanston during hazardous swim conditions despite rescue efforts. The beach had been closed and warnings issued due to dangerous currents and high waves.

CPD issued a community alert for a series of burglaries in Oakland's area, detailing the suspect's description and advising residents on security measures.

A car crashed into Great Clips in Evanston; no injuries were reported despite the salon being occupied. An elderly woman hit the gas instead of the brake, causing the accident.

Former CFO Charles Nelson was sentenced to 27 months in prison for embezzling over $510,000 from his Chicago-based employer and ordered to pay full restitution.

A serious crash involving a motorcycle and a dump truck on Route 53 in Arlington Heights has led to the closure of southbound lanes and traffic delays.

Armando Torres of Chicago received a 45-year prison sentence for child sexual exploitation and possessing child abuse material, having preyed on at least 14 children via social media.

A legally blind Chicago man was reunited with his stolen support dog, Bam Bam, after a two-month search involving the community and a GoFundMe campaign.

A 17-year-old was critically wounded by a gunshot in Chicago's Humboldt Park. The circumstances remain unclear and police are investigating. No arrests have been made.