Chicago police released video after a South Side shooting injured a 6-year-old; detectives are asking neighbors for tips and any doorbell or dash-cam footage.

A Cook County judge sentenced Jimmy Chamberlain to 63 years for the 2023 killing of a Wicker Park bouncer outside Lyon’s Den. The verdict follows a 2025 conviction.

Police and the city's civilian watchdog responded to early-morning gunfire near Columbus and Balbo drives in Grant Park. Dispatch audio captured reports of drag racing and fireworks as officers sealed off Balbo Drive.

Two women were found dead Friday in Bucktown; investigators are awaiting autopsy results and Area 3 detectives are asking for tips.

An off‑duty Cedar Lake officer was arrested after officers say he drove a marked patrol car while intoxicated on July 5; investigators are awaiting bloodwork.

Thieves rammed a North Lawndale restaurant early Saturday in a failed attempt to steal its ATM; they fled in a white SUV and detectives are investigating.

A 30-year-old man was found shot to death Friday in Roseland's 0-100 block of West 112th Place. Area Two detectives are investigating and police have released few details.

A 36‑year‑old motorcyclist died and a 9‑year‑old passenger was critically hurt after a late‑night crash on the 6700 block of South Damen in West Englewood.

Officers arrested a juvenile and recovered a weapon after a Friday gang‑disturbance call near 41st and California, the 9th District says.

One year after his Pilsen killing, Bibiano Ruano's family says detectives confirmed surveillance footage exists and a $10,000 reward is available, yet the case remains unsolved.

A federal complaint says Pitchfork co‑founder Mike Reed moved $564,680 from festival accounts after the Chicago event closed; the company is seeking repayment and an accounting.

Civic Center Aquatic Park and Winrock Pool were closed Friday while police investigated a reported threat. Authorities say the threat has not been confirmed.

A federal jury convicted Christopher Yates of plotting to kill two witnesses in his cousin’s murder trial. He faces federal prison and is set to be sentenced Oct. 28.