Due to recent violence, Chicago's 31st Street Beach curfew has been moved to 9 p.m. from 11 p.m., with Ald. Lamont Robinson advocating for tighter security measures.

Illinois man Kenin Edwards was sentenced to 21 months in prison for filing a false tax return, underreporting his income by $2.1 million, resulting in significant federal and state tax losses.

A man was shot in Chicago while intervening in an assault against a woman. He sustained a grazed neck wound and is in good condition. The shooter fled; no arrests have been made yet.

A 13-year-old girl was severely injured in a Chicago hit-and-run. The suspect drove a possibly damaged SUV, last seen heading north on Vincennes Ave. Police are seeking information.

A 64-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting in Chicago. Anthony Williams, 58, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm. He was arrested within minutes of the incident.

An Illinois man, Robin Lee Reierson, pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan 6 Capitol breach and will be sentenced on Oct 16, 2024.

Chicago Police seek public help after a handgun robbery on the Red Line. Two suspects are described, and the community's involvement is emphasized for safety on public transit.

Jonathan Morris is charged with attempted vehicular hijacking and other felonies after incidents involving a disabled woman and a home invasion in Chicago.

Authorities seek help finding Jody Strong, a 10-year-old Chicago boy missing since July 1 and possibly needing medical attention, last seen on South Stony Island.

Chicago police alert local businesses about a series of burglaries involving a black Infiniti sedan and suspects using a tire iron to break in and steal cash and electronics.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul vows to defend Illinois’ assault weapon ban after the Supreme Court opted not to review the law, keeping it in effect. His office also targets gun trafficking and promotes trauma-informed care for violence survivors.

A series of violent crimes, including armed robberies and carjackings in Chicago, prompts a police community alert, with suspects described as males in dark clothing and ski masks using stolen vehicles.

A man was killed by gunfire while in his car in Chicago's West Garfield Park; the shooters have not been caught.