Jacob R. Kirkley receives a 4-year prison sentence for counterfeiting, plus 18 months for violating supervised release.

A man named Mario Jaime was killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Gage Park. He was shot on the sidewalk and later pronounced dead at the hospital. No arrests have been made.

A man named Richard Donta J. Cotton escaped from a Chicago courthouse during a hearing; authorities have issued an arrest warrant and are searching for him.

Businesses in South Shore, Chicago are on alert after several burglaries occurred between March 28 and May 5, prompting police to ask for community assistance.

James Hill from Bellwood, IL, faces charges for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm after being arrested on Chicago's W. 14th St.

A beer truck crash on I-55 near Bolingbrook caused traffic disruption with lanes blocked and the driver hospitalized; the cleanup and traffic redirection to Route 53 continue.

A Peoria apartment complex was evacuated after a stove top fire caused $5,000 in damage and displaced residents and pets; one person was treated on-scene.

An off-duty Chicago officer shot a person during a domestic disturbance; the individual is in critical condition, and an investigation by COPA is underway.

An 18-year-old Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior died in a crash after prom. Grief counseling is provided, with calls for community support and respect for the grieving process.

A Carpentersville man faces felony charges for manufacturing child pornography and criminal sexual assault, with an incident dating back to 2017 when he was a minor.

Jisselle Lopez was charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated vehicular hijacking with a weapon, after an incident in Chicago. She was arrested and faces a court hearing.

Chicago police fatally shot an armed man in South Shore; COPA is investigating. Officers used Tasers unsuccessfully before shooting as the man advanced on them.

Tymarion Averyhart, 19, faces charges including aggravated criminal sexual assault, kidnapping, and burglary in Chicago. He's linked to two sexual assaults and several burglaries in the city's 24th District.