A DeKalb man was arrested after an alleged armed robbery in Oswego that ended in a crash near I‑88. Police say a second person involved remains at large.

Former Bears defensive tackle Mike Pennel is a person of interest after remains found at a Sosúa villa were identified as a woman missing since 2021. He denies any legal involvement.

A 29-year-old man was found dead in a Batavia apartment early Saturday; a 27-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries while police investigate. Authorities are asking for tips and footage.

Elgin police responded Friday to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of Park Bluff Circle and opened case EPD# 2026-23136; investigators are asking for tips.

A marked CPD squad car was struck in the Loop before dawn Saturday; two officers were taken to hospital and a 26‑year‑old driver was arrested.

A jury convicted Walter Moran of Cicero of armed robbery and the 2021 shooting at a Marengo gas station. Sentencing is set for July 23, 2026.

A man was critically injured after three masked suspects opened fire in a Lawndale alley Friday. Area Four detectives have released photos and are asking for tips.

A Cook County fugitive team says they arrested 63-year-old Felix Stuckey near a Lansing gym on April 17 on an outstanding warrant for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender; he was released after an initial court appearance.

A woman on a scooter was struck and killed by a Jeep on King Drive in Douglas; police cited the driver and the Major Accidents unit is investigating.

A Brighton Park police chase ended in a crash and an exchange of gunfire early Saturday; three people were detained and COPA has opened an investigation.

A Lake County judge handed 23-year-old Kaleb Brown a 22-year prison term after a jury convicted him in the February 2022 Dollar General shooting in Waukegan. Prosecutors pointed to forensic links and jail video at sentencing.

Lake County SWAT and drug teams arrested a Gary man after seizing more than a kilogram of cocaine, crack, two firearms and roughly $10,000 in cash. The sheriff praised officers for their work while the investigation continues.

Federal agents seized 22 firearms and more than 40 kilograms of drugs from a Chicago storage unit; Mario Neustadter was arrested and charged, officials say.