Drew Peterson returned to court to challenge his 2012 murder conviction, citing ineffective legal counsel for not allowing him to testify. He will undergo a fitness evaluation before his next court date on March 6.

The Justice Department announced the indictment of three Chicago residents for multiple violent carjackings and the murders of two men with stolen vehicles.

A man was found stabbed in a vehicle on Chicago's Northwest Side; the suspect fled in a black SUV. Police are investigating; the victim is in fair condition.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for Naylanie Fernandez, a missing 15-year-old girl last seen at her home on W Fullerton Ave on February 4th.

A cyber attack caused a network outage at Lurie Children's Hospital, disrupting medical services and forcing the hospital to shut down systems and seek expert help.

A would-be intruder was shot by a legally armed resident during a home invasion in Chicago's South Shore area; the incident is being investigated as "domestic-related."

One man is critically injured and 12 are displaced after an early morning fire in Chicago's Brighton Park, with emergency responders providing aid and investigating the cause.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal highlights flammable liquids' risks during National Burn Awareness Week, emphasizing education and caution in handling such substances.

The Chicago Police have alerted businesses in the 17th District of recent armed robberies by a suspect using a knife, providing a detailed description and urging precautionary measures.

Six people were hospitalized after a multi-car crash in Wrigleyville, Chicago, involving an SUV hitting a Buick and two parked cars. All victims were reported in fair to serious condition.

Isaac Goodlow's family hired attorney Andrew Stroth after Goodlow was killed by police in Carol Stream; they seek transparency and answers about the incident.

A burglary suspect was hospitalized after jumping from a third-story window to evade Chicago police. He is awaiting charges as the investigation continues.

Anthony Porter, whose case led to Illinois' death penalty abolition, has died. His exoneration in 1999 prompted the state to end capital punishment in 2011.