A tow truck hit an SUV in Chicago's South Loop, leading to a crash that killed a 21-year-old woman and critically injured two others; the tow truck driver fled the scene.

Two men were shot early in Chicago's Loop district; both victims are now in good condition. The shooter remains at large, with the ongoing investigation led by Area Three detectives.

A Florida man received an 87-month sentence for making a bomb threat against an Air Force base and cyberstalking.

Chicago Police seek help to identify a suspect in an attempted child abduction near Ada Park, involving a 6-year-old. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, aged 25-35, with a medium build.

Zavier Griffin attended a detention hearing for charges including three counts of first-degree murder tied to a 2022 triple homicide on South Green Street, following his arrest in Illinois.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 88-year-old Lee Ann McGhee, last seen on South Racine Ave, wearing a blue denim jacket and carrying a black fanny pack.

Two teens were hospitalized after a hit-and-run in Northlake; one remains critical. A person of interest is in custody, and the vehicle has been recovered.

Chicago's 16th District businesses experienced a rash of late-night burglaries by two unidentified individuals, prompting a police alert for increased vigilance and security measures.

A 2-year-old boy in Joliet was killed by his 6-year-old brother, raising discussions on child culpability in Illinois. The older child is now under protective services and received a mental health evaluation.

Two Chicago police cars collided in Little Village, injuring six officers early Friday; their conditions are stable. The crash's cause is under investigation.

A woman was injured and hospitalized after her car rear-ended a CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive; no other injuries reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Chicago Police seek public's help in identifying a female suspect involved in an early morning robbery on the CTA Blue Line at Pulaski station on August 29.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for 13-year-old Ivan Fuentes, reported missing and last seen on September 8, 2024, in the area of the 2400 block of S. Spaulding.