A Chicago mother says her 12-year-old was dragged, punched and choked in a Pershing Magnet classroom last December; a teacher has been charged and CPS says it removed the employee.

A Chicago dog daycare was shut after the owner was arrested on animal-torture allegations. Here’s what the charge means and where owners can turn for help.

Security video shows a masked suspect robbing a suburban Chicago Venezuelan restaurant while the owner says he feared for his life.

A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed late Monday in Norwood Park; police say a suspect is in custody and charges are pending.

A fight at Thornwood High's commencement in South Holland scattered families and prompted police to detain several guests, officials say. The ceremony later resumed.

Thieves used a Jeep to ram a South Side State Street gas station and haul off an ATM; employees were unhurt. Police are investigating.

Court records show months of stalking before the May 6 Edgewater shooting that left a man dead and a suspect charged. Family members are calling for reforms.

A 13-year-old boy was critically wounded in a Joliet home shooting Monday; police are investigating and asking residents for tips.

Cook County deputies recovered an estimated $1.5M in stolen laptops from a 53-foot trailer parked in the Austin neighborhood.

A 14-year-old, Devin Porter, was shot and later died in Michigan City. Police say detectives are interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance as the investigation continues.

A 26-year-old woman was struck and critically injured in a hit-and-run in North Chicago. Police recovered a Volkswagen and Lake County's MCAT is investigating.

Predawn break-ins left broken glass at several businesses along Cermak Road, including Steve's Bite and La Calle Tacos; police had not released details.

Cook County deputies say they recovered a loaded, stolen handgun from a rider at the Garfield Boulevard Red Line station; Maurice Timberlake was charged and later released.