A juvenile was sentenced to five years in juvenile custody after pleading guilty to the 2024 killing of Chicago letter carrier Octavia Redmond.

Federal prosecutors say eight alleged Tren de Aragua members were charged in kidnappings and killings spanning Illinois and Texas. The DOJ called the moves a multi‑agency crackdown.

A 23‑count federal indictment alleges five people bought dozens of guns in Georgia and funneled them to Chicago gangs, with some pistols converted into automatic weapons and tied to violent crimes. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.

FBI Houston says a 15-year-old visiting for World Cup events was enticed online to travel from Texas to Illinois; she was located and reunited with family and investigators are still working the case.

An unidentified man was found shot to death early Wednesday inside a Pullman home; Area 2 detectives are investigating. No arrests were reported.

A 27‑year‑old Aurora resident was arrested after a CyberTip and forensic review led to 25 felony counts alleging possession and dissemination of child sexual‑abuse images.

A 22-year-old man was found shot near 31st Street Beach overnight and remains in critical condition as police investigate. Detectives are asking for tips.

A 26-year-old man was found critically injured after a stabbing on the 6200 block of North Oakley in West Ridge. Area 3 detectives are investigating and the attacker remains at large.

A 13-year-old girl ran to safety after a man allegedly tried to lure her in Portage Park Tuesday morning. Police have released a description and are asking for tips.

AI deepfakes of celebrities are being used to sell an unproven honey 'cure' for Alzheimer’s. Watch billing and report suspicious subscription charges to authorities.

Supt. Larry Snelling promoted Bureau of Detectives Chief Antoinette Ursitti to first deputy superintendent and tapped Kevin Bruno to lead detectives in a wider command shuffle.

A woman identified by federal investigators as a 'serial mail thief' was sentenced to six years after pleading guilty to burglaries tied to mail theft and identity fraud.

A pedestrian was killed Monday when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a person at 149th and LaGrange Road near Orland Square Mall. Police say the crash involved four cars and the investigation is ongoing.