The Chicago Police Department is searching for missing 26-year-old Dylan Gruenwald, last seen on S. Greenwood St., potentially requiring medical attention.

Renowned Chicago prosecutor Amarjeet Bhachu, known for prosecuting high-profile cases, has resigned from his position, surprising many following recent successes.

Belmont Cragin mourns a 68-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run by a gray sedan, possibly a 2007-2010 Hyundai Sonata, which fled westbound on North Ave.

Illinois' Heights Crematory has stopped operations amid investigations into mishandling bodies, with financial issues and unlicensed interstate transfers also uncovered.

A Cook County Sheriff's Police officer struck a pedestrian with a squad car, critically injuring them on Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview. The investigation is ongoing and witnesses are urged to contact Glenview police.

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.