Chicago neighborhoods experienced a wave of armed robberies involving theft, violence, and kidnapping by suspects using stolen vehicles. The police are seeking assistance and advising residents to prioritize safety.

A Crestwood man faces charges after his actions led to eight first responders being hospitalized due to exposure to harmful fumes during a well-being check.

A passenger fired inside a moving car in Brighton Park Wednesday night; both the 18-year-old driver and the 39-year-old passenger were rushed to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.

A 64-year-old man was found beaten to death in an East Garfield Park apartment early Thursday. Area 3 detectives are investigating.

Chicago Police seek help finding Cameron Stern, 37, missing since November 17th. He's a white male, 5'9", 150lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. Case number JD-417124. Call Area Three SVU with info.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for missing 22-year-old Ayaremi Vasquez Jimenez, last seen on South Justine St. Public assistance is sought.

Chicago Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, Yorley "Lupita" Bastidas, last seen on November 19, 2025.

A CTA commuter remains in critical condition after an alleged attack on a Blue Line train. Federal filings say a man doused the woman with gasoline and set her ablaze.

A Crestwood resident faces felony charges after a Sept. 30 suspected meth lab incident that sent eight first responders to the hospital.

An NTSB report on a fatal Elgin, Illinois crash found a train's whistle and signals activated too late for a landscaping truck driver to avoid a collision.

Two juveniles arrested in Chicago for robbing and battering a 17-year-old; they face felony and misdemeanor charges.

After aldermen blocked a $1.25M settlement, Dexter Reed’s family asked a federal judge to reinstate their civil-rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago.

Chicago Police seek help finding Hector Huerta, missing since Nov 11 from N Central Avenue, possibly in Uptown Area. Hispanic male, 6'1", 200 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, has music note tattoo. Call (312) 746-6554 with info.