Illinois State Police expand the use of ALPR technology in Lake and potentially McHenry counties, facing privacy concerns despite successes in reducing crime.

Chicago Police are searching for a missing teenager, Briah Strong, last seen in Engle in June 2024. Described as a Black female, around 5'6", information can be reported to Area One Detectives at 312-747-8380.

The Chicago Police Department warned of armed robberies on May 9th and May 10th in the Jefferson Park and Albany Park areas, advising residents to report suspicious activity.

A man fell into Lake Michigan near Chicago's Playpen; the search turned from rescue to recovery as conditions worsened. Safety warnings were issued in light of the incident.

A rideshare driver in Chicago was carjacked and shot in the leg; the assailant escaped in the stolen vehicle. The victim is in good condition. No suspects have been arrested.

Three people were shot, one fatally, in Chicago's Grand Boulevard. The incident is under investigation, with no suspects arrested. The shooting appears to be targeted.

Two men were fatally shot in separate incidents on the same day in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood, with no arrests made and the suspects still at large.

A man was killed and a woman critically injured in a roadside shooting in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. No suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

Hernan Alvarez Luna, 42, is missing since June 11 in Chicago. He was last seen on surveillance footage and is known to frequent local parks. Police are seeking information and emphasize the urgency in finding him.

Two fires on Chicago's South Side resulted in three deaths and injuries to several people, including children, amid ongoing investigations into their causes.

Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence with one dead and several injured, including a critical injury to a 33-year-old woman and the death of a 13-year-old boy. No suspects are in custody.

U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe emphasizes protecting seniors from scams on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, with efforts under the Elder Justice Initiative and prosecutions like that of alleged "money mule" Ligneshkumar H. Patel.

A Precinct 4 Deputy Constable was shot while attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect. The suspect fired upon the deputy and retreated into a residence but was later arrested. The injured deputy received medical care; the investigation continues.