Kevin Jackson's murder conviction has been scrutinized amid allegations of witness coercion by Chicago police, with a report from special prosecutors highlighting systemic issues in law enforcement and prosecution tactics.

The Chicago Police are seeking information on missing 50-year-old Jose Vargas last seen at 4700 S Seeley Ave. He frequents the area near 47th Street and Ashland Ave. Public assistance is requested in finding him.

Chicago Police warned of armed robberies in the 9th District, detailing two July 8 incidents where masked individuals demanded property at gunpoint. Residents are urged to stay alert and report any activity.

An investigation into Taylor Casey's disappearance in the Bahamas faces scrutiny amid a police chief's suspension and public confidence issues in law enforcement.

A high-speed crash on Dietrich Road in Kane County injured three teens; one was airlifted with life-threatening injuries. The cause was loss of vehicular control.

A 15-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet from a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s South Shore. He is in good condition, and the shooter has not been apprehended.

Sentencing for the "ComEd 4," convicted in a Chicago corruption case, has been delayed pending a Supreme Court decision that may affect federal bribery laws.

The Justice Department has disrupted a Russian AI-enabled propaganda operation by seizing domains and suspending social media accounts used to spread disinformation in the U.S and abroad.

Michael Kelly has been charged with a felony DUI causing a 67-year-old's death in June 2023. Arrested by the Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force in July 2024, his trial may influence Chicago's handling of road safety.

An 18-year-old is critically injured after a high-speed crash in Gilberts; a passenger was unharmed. The Kane County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident where the driver hit a tree.

Bennie Gates, charged with armed robbery, was denied pre-trial release in DuPage County. He allegedly robbed a man in Elmhurst after getting a ride, then evaded capture by dressing as a woman before being arrested.

An off-duty officer was involved in a shooting in Elgin; details are scarce but under investigation with the area closed off. Witnesses report hearing shots and seeing a cop aiding a child. Elgin Police confirmed no local officers were involved.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys intend to keep former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan's trial in October, despite a Supreme Court ruling affecting charges against him.