A former Chicago Public Schools principal died on her sentencing day for a fraud case, in which she stole money by authorizing fake overtime pay. Her death's circumstances are undisclosed.

A fire broke out early Thursday at Chicago Academy High School, extinguished without injuries as the building was empty at night. The cause is under investigation.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Jose Martinez, 32, last seen on N. St. Louis Ave. He is 5'5", with brown eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion. Call (312) 746-6554 with info.

An 18-year-old is charged with two counts of vehicular hijacking with a firearm from July 2024 and was arrested by the Chicago Vehicular Hijacking Task Force.

A man in Roseland was charged after being shot by an off-duty Chicago officer following a domestic incident where he allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened others.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Illinois sanctuary policies in Springfield, sparking controversy and protest, while Governor Pritzker's office mocked her stance.

Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals arrested Jamond Brown for a 2021 murder; he now faces first-degree murder charges.

A man was fatally shot by Chicago police at an assisted living facility after he threatened residents with a knife; another resident was found stabbed to death.

A motorcycle sale turned into an attempted robbery in Waukegan, resulting in the robber's death, deemed self-defense by authorities. No charges were filed against the buyer who stabbed the assailant.

Federal agents at O'Hare Airport seized $6.6 million in counterfeit luxury watches from China, highlighting the ongoing efforts to protect U.S. commerce.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find missing 51-year-old Carrie Ferguson, last contacted on April 14, and last seen between Madison/Cicero and Madison/Pulaski.

Chicago police are searching for missing 15-year-old Devondrea Crenshaw, last seen April 25 on S. Justine. She is a Black female with black hair and brown eyes.

Former reality TV star Dylan Smith sentenced for mail theft: He received 244 days (time served) and 2 years supervised release for using a USPS key to steal mail from a Chicago condo.