Chicago Police warn of burglars posing as utility workers in the 8th and 9th Districts, with residents advised to verify credentials and report suspicious activity.

Tavian Steward was found guilty of having a homemade weapon in prison, with a potential added five-year sentence. The FBI and prison staff worked together in the investigation.

Three University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint in separate but successive incidents near campus. No injuries were reported, and the suspects remain at large. Increased police presence is planned for campus security.

Chicago Police retain their powers after Dexter Reed's fatal shooting during a seatbelt stop; officers fired 96 shots in the incident under COPA investigation.

A vehicle crashed into a toll plaza on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, caught fire, and resulted in one fatality. The incident is under investigation.

Dr. Fabio Ortega, a former Chicago gynecologist, faces over 300 lawsuits for allegedly sexually abusing patients, with accusations dating from the early 1990s. His employer is also being sued.

A fire in Pilsen destroyed a home and damaged two others, with no injuries reported. The Chicago Fire Department extinguished the blaze, which affected a house under renovation. The cause is under investigation.

Uber introduces a verification feature in Chicago that gives riders a blue checkmark to increase driver safety, following incidents of violence against drivers.

Chicago unveils a new Crime Gun Intelligence Center aimed at enhancing law enforcement's ability to solve gun-related crimes through advanced technology and inter-agency collaboration.

An Illinois school district employee faces federal charges for embezzling over $100,000 using a fake deposit slip scheme. Linda J. Johnson could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

A 41-year-old Chicago man is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 74-year-old in January; he was arrested and faced a hearing on April 18.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a series of armed robberies in the 18th District, involving armed male groups demanding property from victims.

Chicago Police seek information on missing man Romeo Farfan, last seen on the 800 block of N Francisco Avenue on February 29th. He is described as a 49-year-old White Hispanic male.