A 15-year-old girl was shot outside a high school in Chatham and is in fair condition; the school offered counseling and a police investigation is ongoing.

Chicago police arrested Elijah Stiffened for the June 2024 murder of a 19-year-old woman on the South Side; he faces murder and attempted murder charges.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 14-year-old Joseph Alma, last seen February 20. He's Hispanic, 5'7", 180 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a nose piercing.

Chicago PD seeks public's help in locating missing 57-year-old Ralph Mavcon since February 3, 2025, last seen in N. Paulina, 6'2", 230 lbs, with a forearm tattoo.

Montclare businesses are on alert after multiple burglaries, with the Chicago Police describing a suspect driving a gray BMW involved in various incidents.

Robert E. Crimo III pleaded guilty to the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, resulting in seven deaths and multiple injuries. His plea avoids a trial, and he faces a likely life sentence.

CTA announces new Frequent Network bus service in Chicago, starting March 23, with buses running every 10 minutes on selected routes to improve reliability.

Lake Forest College student Luca Vulpescu has been charged with assault and battery after an alleged attack on Esmeralda Ramirez, who is urging for more serious charges.

A fire at a Peoria home displaced a family of five, with the Peoria Fire Department successfully controlling the blaze within 15 minutes; the cause remains under investigation.

Bibiano Ruano, a 24-year-old entertainer known as Bibi Da King, was fatally shot in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. No arrests have been made. His death has deeply affected the community and his colleagues at Now Thats TV.

Chicago Police are searching for Eddie Ellis, a 71-year-old missing senior last seen at 3300 S. Michigan Avenue.

A man was stabbed by an unidentified female at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago; he is in good condition, and the police investigation is ongoing.

Anthony Avila-Puebla was identified as responsible for a fatal explosion in Cicero, Illinois. He was seen carrying flammable liquid to the site before the blast.