The Chicago Police Department alerts about increased motor vehicle thefts in the 9th District, specifically Armour Square and Bridgeport, with prevention tips provided.

Four people, including three children, were injured in a crash near Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago; victims are in good condition and an investigation is ongoing.

Chicago Police issue a burglary alert for Bowmanville after a break-in on W. Balmoral Ave involving stolen bikes and tools.

The final development phase at Pullman Crossings in Chicago begins, featuring a new 160,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility aimed at boosting the South Side economy.

A missing juvenile alert was issued by the Chicago Police for 15-year-old Lajadedrea Luckey, last seen two months ago near the 9400 block of South Parnell Avenue. The public is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit with any information.

Chicago Police have issued an alert for a package theft in Uptown, seeking help to identify a male suspect caught stealing from an apartment lobby on surveillance footage.

Two armed robberies occurred at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines with suspects in a white Nissan Altima robbing two men at gunpoint and remaining at large.

A man was charged with arson after a fire at Lincoln Park Zoo's Cafe Brauer that injured a firefighter. He allegedly ignited propane in a storage area. Animals were unharmed.

An attempted robber in New City was fatally shot with his gun during a confrontation with his intended victim.

An Illinois appellate court overturned the murder conviction of Wyndham Lathem, citing a violation of his Sixth Amendment rights, leading to plans for a retrial.

The Chicago Police issued an alert about a suspect committing armed robberies in Harrison on a scooter, urging residents to be cautious and report incidents.

A man was arrested in Kankakee, IL, on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related to a July 2 incident involving a 66-year-old victim. His hearing was on December 6, 2024.

A Cicero officer was hospitalized after a shooting incident. Police detained two individuals, but their connection to the event is unclear. Investigations are ongoing.