LeAnn Shirley pleaded guilty to wire fraud for stealing $79,000 from the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation. She faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing scheduled for July 17.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with two counts of armed robbery after allegedly using a gun to rob two young men in Chicago. He was arrested on March 8.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Oscar Valenzuela, a 46-year-old man missing since December 12, 2023, last seen on South Hermitage in Chicago.

Chicago's 2nd District has been alerted about armed robberies targeting women by two male suspects who fled in a black sedan. Police urge vigilance and information sharing.

A series of burglaries have taken place in Chicago's Englewood district, prompting a police advisory with prevention tips and seeking community assistance.

Chicago Police seek two suspects related to a South Side shooting on March 6. Descriptions of a male and female suspect are provided, with details to contact the Area One Detective Division.

The Chicago Police have alerted the public to a spree of armed robberies in the 12th and 14th Districts by suspects in a Silver Infiniti, urging vigilance and caution.

A lawsuit filed by the Justice Department accuses Chicago-area tax preparer Sir-Michael Davenport of filing fraudulent returns to increase client refunds.

U.S. authorities seized $1.4 million in Tether cryptocurrency linked to a tech support scam targeting primarily the elderly, with efforts to return funds to the victims.

The Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the city's 1st District to target drunk driving and traffic violations like speeding.

The Chicago Police Department seeks to fire Sgt. Vitellaro for kneeling on a teen's back, an act caught on video in 2022, leading to charges of excessive force and false statements.

An Illinois man was arrested for assaulting police with a "Trump" flag during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. He faces felonies and misdemeanors for his actions.

Aldi plans to invest $9 billion to open 800 new stores by 2028, focusing on the Northeast, Midwest, and Southern California, with some Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores rebranded to Aldi in the South.