James Soto, wrongly imprisoned for 40 years, sues Chicago Police and Cook County for fabricated evidence that led to his and his cousin's convictions for a double murder.

A Wisconsin man was charged with felony aggravated battery after using a glass to seriously injure another man's neck during a bar fight in Gold Coast, Chicago.

An Elgin High School senior was shot and killed after a robbery near the United Center in Chicago following a Lil Durk concert. Jess Kendall was attacked alongside friends; no arrests have been made.

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of "El Chapo," is in plea negotiations with prosecutors in Chicago, with outcomes still uncertain as his legal team and prosecutors continue discussions.

One man was critically wounded and another arrested after a stabbing in Rogers Park, Chicago. The incident followed an argument that escalated into violence. Police are investigating the case.

Three suspects were arrested after a high-speed chase and crash related to an armed kidnapping investigation in Chicago.

A man was fatally shot in the head inside a Roseland, Chicago residence; he was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects are in custody, and police continue to investigate the incident.

A woman ran a red light in Rogers Park, causing a multi-vehicle crash with a police car, injuring four, including two officers. All injuries were non-life-threatening. The driver is in custody pending citations.

The Chicago Police Department is urging the public to help find Sandra Haynes, a 62-year-old missing woman last in contact with her family on October 10, 2024.

Chicago police issued an alert for information on burglaries in the 16th and 17th Districts where businesses were robbed by shattering windows or doors.

A series of night-time burglaries in Chicago's 12th District has prompted a police alert, with suspects targeting businesses by shattering glass doors and stealing valuables.

Chicago firefighters battled a significant fire in West Garfield Park, with the incident closing parts of South Kilbourn Avenue. The cause remains unknown, and there is no word on casualties or occupation.

A man is arrested for arson after a significant fire at an Illinois Target store, with losses estimated at $1.5 million.