Illinois expands child pornography laws to include AI-generated images, as signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker based on Attorney General Raoul's initiative.

Former Alderman Ricardo Munoz may face prison again after a DUI arrest, which could violate his supervised release conditions from a prior wire fraud and money laundering conviction.

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot from a vehicle while on a sidewalk in Austin, Chicago; no arrests have been made yet as police continue to investigate.

Erick Cameron was arrested in Chicago for a shooting; he faces attempted murder and other charges. His hearing is set for August 13, 2024. The investigation is ongoing.

Illinois police officer Lewis A. Lacey faces charges of bankruptcy fraud, perjury, and false declarations related to undeclared settlement debts and bankruptcy filings.

Chicago Police seek information on a hit and run involving a white Dodge Charger that injured a pedestrian on South Wells Street. The car was later found abandoned on West Marquette Road.

Chicago Police seek public assistance to locate John E. Sweeney, 58, missing since August 6. He's a balding white male with a tattoo on his left shoulder.

The Chicago Police issued an alert for the 16th District after a spate of burglaries involving a suspect entering through open windows to steal items.

Recent smash-and-grab burglaries in Chicago include a break-in at a Rogers Park ice cream shop, with over $500 stolen. Similar crimes have occurred in the West Loop, with the thieves still at large.

Two 20-year-olds charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking involving a firearm in Chicago after a man's car stolen at gunpoint.

A 16-year-old boy was shot and wounded in South Chicago during a confrontation. He was taken to the hospital in good condition. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

A 78-year-old man was critically injured after being hit by an SUV in a West Town parking lot in Chicago. The driver has not been cited, and the investigation is ongoing.

Four men were shot at a South Loop nightclub in Chicago during an early morning dispute. One is in critical condition.