Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for Orlando Quiroga, last seen December 10th in Chicago, and are urging public assistance in the search.

A man died in a car crash near a South Side beach in Chicago. The car hit a median and caught fire. Police are investigating the solo-vehicle incident.

A deferred‑prosecution deal announced Thursday could spare state Sen. Emil Jones III from a bribery conviction if he meets conditions including an admission and a $6,800 fine. The agreement halts a retrial and sets a Jan. 8 hearing.

A Chicago man was convicted Thursday for firing inside Safari Land in Villa Park that injured a man during a birthday party. Sentencing is set for Feb. 18, 2026.

A woman was charged with corpse abuse and other felonies after her infant's remains were found in Illinois in 2020; she pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.

Chicago Police report a series of robberies in Lake Meadows, with the suspect described as an African-American male, 25-35 years old. Residents and businesses are advised to stay vigilant.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 4-year-old Hassan Nicolas Coc-Jul, last seen near South Ridgeway Avenue.

Robberies in Chicago suburbs, involving a 73-year-old woman tied and robbed, escalated to a police chase and crash with 3 suspects arrested. Similar incident reported in Lemont, preying on the elderly. Residents urged to stay vigilant.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 24-year-old Sergio Daniel Jul Cuc and his son since December 10, 2025.

The Chicago Police have alerted Morgan Park residents of armed robberies targeting individuals selling gym shoes online, advising safer transaction practices.

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday inside a Belmont Cragin home. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.

A 35-year-old woman was attacked on CTA property in the Loop early Thursday; detectives say the suspect fled and no arrests have been made.

Cook County deputies arrested 38-year-old Joshua Gray after a Dec. 5 search turned up a loaded gun, ammunition and roughly 188 grams of suspected cannabis.