Cedrick Taylor of Winfield, Chicago suburbs, charged with preparing over 50 false tax returns, faces potential prison time if convicted; retains presumption of innocence.

Natalie Hernandez was charged with a felony for allegedly shooting a woman in Chicago. She was arrested and faces serious charges amidst the city's gun violence issues.

South Shore business owners are vigilant after a spree of burglaries where thieves used pry tools to steal goods from local shops, as reported by Chicago Police.

Chicago Police alert for missing man Neris Garcia, last seen April 16; 6ft tall, 190lbs with brown eyes, black hair. Possible locations identified. Public assistance requested.

A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in Chicago's Lincoln Park; police have not made any arrests. Witnesses reported a male and female suspect fleeing the scene.

An Illinois trooper was injured after their car was hit by a sedan in Chicago; the trooper was hospitalized and released, with the incident under investigation.

A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shootout between two masked individuals on a CTA Red Line train in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood. No arrests have been made; fourth similar incident this year.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing Ahmeeka Smith, last seen on the 6500 block of South Lowe. She is 54 years old, 5'6", 210 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago police detained a person of interest related to a hate crime against two Jewish students at DePaul University.

Two Chicago students were shot hours apart; one, Treyvon Winfield, died, and the other was wounded but survived. Police are investigating with no arrests made.

Northwestern University reacted quickly to antisemitic vandalism on its buildings, with police investigating and the administration condemning the hate crimes; President Schill pledged disciplinary action against any involved students.

A 17-year-old boy, Daniel Starks, was shot and killed in a Bolingbrook, IL residence. Police are investigating and seeking evidence. No arrests have been made.

Chicago Police are searching for Verniece Barbee, a 14-year-old Black girl last seen April 13, weighing 180 pounds with brown eyes and blonde hair. They seek public aid and provided contact information for tips.