The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert after a series of armed robberies occurred across several districts, with suspects using a vehicle and firearms to steal valuables.

Hamas has released a distressing video of captive Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin missing his left arm and pleading while accusing Israel of neglecting hostages. His family urges action as protests occur against Israeli government inaction.

A series of armed robberies took place overnight in downtown Chicago, resulting in eight victims, with three hospitalized due to injuries. The attacks involved guns and physical assaults; no suspects have been arrested yet.

Chicago Police seek help to find 77-year-old Joseph Abraham, missing since April 24, last seen on the 400 block of E. 34th St. He may be confused and needs a cane.

An Elgin man was sentenced to six years for a straw purchasing scheme, while his accomplice received probation. Their plan was thwarted by undercover agents.

Dasia Whitfield, a 13-year-old girl, is missing in Chicago since April 16, 2024; last seen near Marquette Road.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find Olga Tec Pop, missing since March 25 and last seen in a red car with "Norma." She is 25 and only speaks Q'eqchi'.

Siblings Jennifer and Sheba Taylor were sentenced to 120 days in jail for attacking an Aurora police officer in 2021.

A man was fatally shot at Sway Bar in Schiller Park; Jonathan Vallejo died from the wounds. The shooting is under investigation, with no details on suspects or motives. Police seek information.

A man was fatally shot in Chicago's South Shore; no suspects are in custody as police investigate the incident.

An Orland Park man, Omar Zegar, has been charged with aggravated unlawful weapon use after a fatal shootout in Oak Forest left one dead and three injured.

The family of Dexter Reed, shot by Chicago police, is suing the city for civil rights violations, with claims of excessive force and questions over the stop's legality.

A man from Lincoln, Illinois, was sentenced to 156 months in prison for meth distribution after pleading guilty. His case was part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program.