A parent was fatally shot in the parking lot of Hillcrest High School during a junior high basketball tournament; the incident was targeted and isolated.

A court granted Caitlin Tracey's parents an order to prevent her husband from taking her remains, citing his alleged abuse. They seek to control funeral arrangements amid ongoing investigations into her death.

Chicago Police alert Hyde Park businesses about recent burglaries, urging increased security and prompt repair of entry points. The CPD shared prevention guidelines and asked for vigilance.

A man, 55, was critically injured in a Chicago shooting; another man was found dead in an alley. No arrests have been made as police investigate both incidents.

Rapper Lil Durk is charged with conspiracy in a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo, involving the death of Rondo's cousin. His lyrics are used in the case against him.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul files a legal brief to maintain public hearings for serious CPD disciplinary cases, challenging a move towards private arbitration and asserting the need for transparency.

Chicago Police set guidelines for the media on coverage of Officer Enrique Martinez's wake and funeral, emphasizing respect for mourners' privacy and offering a live stream for the public.

Marcell Hale, 19, has been arrested for multiple armed robberies in Chicago and faces eight felony counts. His court hearing is set for November 8, 2024.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train near Clybourn station, causing delays on the UP-N line. Service resumed by 8:40 a.m. The identity of the individual is unknown.

Three men from Cook County have been charged with aggravated kidnapping and armed robbery after a violent incident in Lombard, with a court date set for December 2, 2024.

Chicago Police increase DUI patrols on the Near West Side, starting Friday 6 p.m. to Saturday 2 a.m., to target impaired driving and traffic violations.

Chicago Police are searching for Tony Hernandez, suspected of a homicide after a woman was found shot in a car on S. Damen Ave. Residents are advised to report sightings and avoid confrontation.

The Chicago Police Department seeks public assistance in locating missing 23-year-old Luis Andres Yafrate Coronodo, last seen on November 5 near 61st & Ashland.