Demarco Brown, 18, of Chicago, faces charges for aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and possessing a loaded firearm after allegedly hijacking a woman's vehicle.

The Chicago Police Department released a strategic plan focusing on workforce development, community trust, safety, and infrastructure to transform its force and strengthen ties with the community.

Over 20 businesses in Downers Grove, Chicago, were burglarized in a coordinated spree; police seek public's help.

Chicago man Chakib Mansour Kodja has been charged with the sexual assaults of five women and was arrested at O'Hare International Airport. DNA and video surveillance helped in the investigation.

A 57-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash involving a Corvette on Illinois Route 173, with speed as a likely factor. Authorities are investigating.

A 17-year-old was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 16-year-old in Chicago; police made the arrest with the help of U.S. Marshals.

A man was shot during an altercation outside MacArthur's Restaurant in Chicago's Austin neighborhood; the suspect fled, and no arrests have been made. Detectives are investigating.

A man was killed in an early morning shooting in Oak Park, IL. Jabari McGee has been charged with first-degree murder, and though others were detained, they've been released.

A 72-year-old man was hit and killed by a pickup on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, leading to major traffic delays.

A fire in Woodlawn, Chicago, severely injured a 5-year-old girl and a woman; both were hospitalized in serious condition with burns and smoke inhalation. The fire's cause is being investigated.

State Sen. Emil Jones III faces a federal trial on bribery and other charges related to alleged favors for a red-light camera company. Defense insists on his innocence and the trial will include FBI recordings and testimony from a key witness.

Lucino Dickerson, 69, is missing in Chicago; public urged to help find her, as she may be confused. She's 5'5", black female, 190 lbs, brown eyes, grey hair. Contact Area 2 SVU at 312-747-8274 with info.

Chicago Police are searching for Carly Jackson, a 15-year-old girl missing from the West Side, last seen in a "Scarface" sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black and white shoes.