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.

A bus shooting in Chicago left one dead and the driver wounded after an argument escalated. The suspect is in custody, and the CTA is aiding the investigation.

Crosetti Brand, accused of killing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins and stabbing the boy's mother, was on parole for domestic violence a day before the attack. The case criticizes parole decisions and seeks to show Brand's history of violence.

A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train in Rogers Park, near the Loyola station in Chicago; his injuries are serious but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made.

A fire in Chicago's Little Village, deemed arson, injured two people; a 60-year-old woman critically. Firefighters extinguished the blaze Monday evening; police now seek information.

A woman, 65, was critically injured in a shooting during an argument in Chicago. She was hospitalized, a suspect was detained, and police are investigating.

An 18-year-old from Chicago faces robbery and aggravated battery charges after an alleged assault on a 26-year-old man. The incident occurred on July 1, and the suspect, Joshua Pittman, was quickly apprehended.

The Chicago Police Department reports a string of daytime thefts from USPS vehicles, with suspects breaking windows and stealing packages using a white SUV.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a notice seeking help to find missing 17-year-old Daveon West, last seen on S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, wearing a Nike hoodie and jeans.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charged a Chicago man, Isiah Doss, with three Class 2 felony burglaries, linked to a suburban burglary ring targeting liquor stores. He could face up to 7 years per charge.

An armed robbery occurred on June 20th at Chicago's Red Line 87th station, where a man was attacked with chemical spray and robbed. The suspects are unidentified and the police seek the public's help.

Four swimmers were in danger at Evanston's Lighthouse Beach; three were saved but one man is missing. Rescue efforts were hampered by rough water conditions.