Chicago sues gunmaker Glock, accusing the company of selling pistols too easily converted into illegal machine guns, which contributes to the city's gun violence.

A woman was found fatally shot inside a vehicle in Orland Park. Police arrived after midnight at Redbud Lane, with no suspects identified yet; an investigation is ongoing.

A shooting on a peaceful Orland Park street resulted in one person dead inside a vehicle; no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Decatur man gets 25 years for sexually exploiting children, with the sentencing on Mar 13, 2024, following his guilty plea.

A fire erupted in Chicago's Bridgeport area, requiring firefighters to take a defensive approach. The blaze was extinguished with no injuries reported, and aid was called for displaced residents. The cause remains under investigation.

Luis Lira-Hernandez is charged with attempted first-degree murder for a stabbing incident in Milwaukee in October, and was arrested in March near the crime scene.

Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Englewood District to curb impaired driving and traffic violations from Saturday night through early Sunday.

Chicago police warned of armed robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace transactions in Englewood, advising public to meet at police stations for safety.

Two Chicago police officers and one civilian were injured in a Rogers Park apartment fire, with the officers suffering smoke inhalation during a rescue. All are in good condition; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A Lakeview restaurant, 2d Restaurant, experienced a second burglary in four months, with thieves taking cash and items and forcing the business to close for repairs.

Naperville massage parlor owner, Austin J. Arianoutsos, faces charges of battery and unlicensed massage therapy after an alleged incident of sexual contact with a client.

Christopher Sykes of Brighton, Illinois, faces four Class X felony charges for disseminating child pornography, with Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Jersey County prosecutors co-leading the case.

A Winnebago County judge ruled that Jesse Lutzi, a sex offender, remains committed to IDHS as he is deemed a sexually violent person posing a threat to society.