Michigan man convicted for threatening ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot through a violent message with explicit intent, racial slurs, and misogynistic language.

Chicago faces a mental health crisis with violent incidents and a police officer's suicide, both stemming from untreated mental health issues, revealing system gaps and prompting calls for better care coordination and support systems.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old, Gabriella "Gabby" Brady, last seen on April 9, and may have traveled to Atlanta or Orlando.

Three women face felony charges for allegedly stealing clothing from a Naperville Nike store, as announced by DuPage County officials and Naperville Police.

Chicago police announced a DUI Saturation Patrol for the Austin District on April 11-12, utilizing speed detection and the BAT Mobile Unit to curb DUIs and traffic violations.

A man was charged with felony aggravated battery after a stabbing in Chicago's Loop left another man critically injured. Ralwin Galito Perez, 30, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals task force.

An off-duty Chicago police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot at the 18th District station, prompting expressions of condolences and a focus on the officers' humanity.

Ralwin Galito Perez from Chicago has been charged with felony aggravated battery using a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man on March 18th.

A cleaning woman, Sandy Hernandez, is charged with stealing $20,000 in jewelry in Glen Ellyn but is not detained pre-trial with certain restrictions in place.

Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak at Water's Edge apartments in Crystal Lake after a gas main was hit during construction. No injuries were reported and repairs are underway.

A 77-year-old woman died following a car crash in Joliet involving a Buick and Ford F-150, with potential traffic signal confusion being investigated.

Two suspects, Robert and Tyrin Norris, are charged with first-degree attempted murder after a March shooting in Chicago left one man critically injured.

A waitress was assaulted by two women at El Taco Azteca in Chicago over a refund dispute for a $50 check. The attack was caught on camera, and the waitress is recovering from injuries. The restaurant’s staff seeks help in finding the assailants.