A 15-year-old in Chicago was charged with three counts of aggravated robbery after allegedly robbing three individuals at gunpoint on a train on December 29.

A major fire broke out at the Chicago Magnesium Casting Company, making firefighting challenging due to the combustible nature of magnesium. There were explosions, but no injuries were reported, and the facility was largely destroyed.

A man jumped from a burning building in Humboldt Park, Chicago, and was taken to the hospital in fair condition with an ankle injury; nine others escaped unharmed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Jones College Prep in Chicago experienced a suspected swatting incident involving a false bomb threat and a fabricated report of a gunman, resulting in a temporary school lockdown and a police investigation that found no actual threat.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Destini Thompson, last seen February 15. She's a 28-year-old Black female, and the public's help is sought.

The Chicago Police are searching for John Vasquez, missing since February 22 and possibly in need of medical attention. Last seen in a black coat and light pants, he frequents Chicago area libraries and is easily recognized by a facial tattoo.

77-year-old woman, Alicia Bowles, was found dead after a fire in her cluttered Mundelein home; space heaters were in use, and officials report no suspicion of foul play.

Illinois correctional officer Danny L. Spyker is charged with engaging in sexual acts with two inmates at Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson.

Plainfield police seek help to find 16-year-old Ethan Hernandez, last seen Monday leaving his home on Penn Road. He was wearing a black Nike outfit and hasn't used his phone since.

Barbara Harris pleads guilty to a $1.8 million fraud scheme involving youth program funds, as announced by the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office.

A romantic dispute led to a shooting in Northwest Indiana, requiring SWAT intervention and resulting in the suspect, James Ferguson, being apprehended and charged with aggravated battery.

Glenview Police investigate the homicide of James Solger, 61, after finding him fatally shot. His death was ruled a homicide with multiple gunshot wounds. No further details or arrests have been disclosed.

Tyrece Williams' wrongful murder conviction, linked to former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara's misconduct, was overturned after 20 years in prison. This marks the 50th such case reversed due to Guevara's actions.