Firefighters in North Chicago rescued kittens dumped in a porta-potty and the animals have since been rehomed.

A Centralia man received a 30-year sentence for drug dealing, illegal firearm possession, and witness tampering, highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice.

A person was fatally shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, with the victim, Tyjon Bush, later pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about roadway violence.

A Chicago family mourns the loss of 16-year-old Marvel White, killed in a shooting in Englewood. Non-profit "Purpose over Pain" offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Dolton, Illinois, faces a financial crisis with a $33.5 million judgment from a 2016 fatal police chase lawsuit, but its insurance will only cover about $10.5 million of it.

A driver in Chicago veered into the wrong lane, colliding with another vehicle and crashing into a building, leading to critical injuries and structural damage.

A man was charged with murder and attempted murder following a Chicago shooting that occurred last month, with his detention hearing scheduled for today.

Chicago Police warn of burglaries targeting business trucks on South Packers Avenue, urging security enhancements and vigilance among local businesses.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for two missing persons, Brianna Chavez, 15, and Dazaria Sanders, 19, last seen at South Avers and West Haddon respectively.

A 15-year-old boy named Phillip Mitchell was fatally shot in Chicago. Police are investigating the incident, captured by surveillance, and have a 16-year-old in custody as a person of interest.

Two individuals were arrested in Chicago for an aggravated vehicular hijacking involving a firearm and one for recklessly discharging a weapon. The arrests and charges respond to a recent hijacking incident.

Chicago police seek public help to identify a suspect in an attempted burglary in the 15th District on July 6, 2024. The suspect has a thin build and long braids.

Jarvell Rainey's pre-trial release was denied following an attempted murder charge in last month's Naperville shooting.