Former Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke was sentenced, prompting statements from Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual and FBI SAC Robert W. “Wes” Wheeler, Jr. on political corruption.

A construction worker was fatally struck by a vehicle in Naperville, leading to an investigation by local police and road closures. The 74-year-old female driver is involved, with officials urging witnesses to come forward.

Four men were arrested and face multiple felony charges following an alleged violent incident in Chicago, resulting in the battery of four individuals.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to find Phillip Vasquez, a missing 41-year-old with a medical condition, last seen on E. 116th Street.

Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies in the 17th District involving a male suspect on a bicycle. He is targeting victims near Montrose Ave. and N. Pulaski Rd.

A 16-year-old was charged with the first-degree murder of a 73-year-old man in Chicago. The police arrested the teen, withholding his identity due to his age, who will face a detention hearing.

A Chicago woman, Taylor Casey, 41, has gone missing in The Bahamas, prompting search efforts by authorities and the launch of a "Find Taylor Casey" Facebook group by her family.

A shooting on Naperville's northeast side resulted in one injury, a neighborhood-wide alert, and an ongoing police investigation into the targeted incident.

Over the weekend, a 40-year-old Chicago man was been slapped with murder charges following a shooting that claimed the life of a 29-year-old m...

Chicago faces a spike in weekend violence, including shootings of four young individuals - three teens and a 12-year-old girl, with no arrests made yet.

Edward Burke, former Chicago Alderman, awaits sentencing for bribery and attempted extortion charges, with potential outcomes varying between defense and prosecution views on his character and the harm caused.

An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Cicero; he's now hospitalized. The driver, who stayed at the scene, is being investigated by police.

The CPD has improved its homicide clearance rate to over 65% in 2024 due to a restructured detective schedule and expansion efforts, despite concerns over the quality of case closures.