Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies in west neighborhoods, seeking public help to catch suspects involved in vehicle hijacking and robberies on December 10.

A Chicago man, Anthony Nee Amoo, has been charged with illegal firearms trafficking to Ghana after allegedly exporting 71 guns without proper U.S. government authorization.

A 14-year-old male has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in DeKalb, Illinois, after a series of incidents in June.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a news release seeking help in locating Enrique Salgado, who was last seen on October 28, 2024, on the 4300 block of S. Wells.

A counselor was charged with sending explicit photos to a 17-year-old former detainee, leading to concerns about safeguarding practices in juvenile facilities.

A fire broke out at Chicago City Hall causing an evacuation, which coincided with a City Council meeting. The fire was swiftly contained with no significant damage.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with multiple robberies and aggravated batteries on CTA train platforms in Chicago.

A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe, turned himself in and is now in custody facing potential obstruction charges.

A man was shot in Schaumburg, Illinois; police suggest it was not random but a personal dispute. The victim is stable, and the investigation is ongoing.

Three Chicago men were sentenced to federal prison for a violent mistaken-identity kidnapping, involving extortion demands, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Chicago police issued an "all clear" after the Bomb Squad investigated a suspicious object, identified as a hand grenade, at Jimmy's Red Hots. Traffic was temporarily blocked during the incident.

An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly assaulting Representative Nancy Mace in a Capitol building; the motive is unclear, but Mace has faced protests over proposed legislation.

Chicago Police are investigating a child luring attempt in Little Village, where a male tried to engage a child walking to school and followed in an SUV. Community vigilance is advised.