Police are searching for a suspect after a Red Line rider was punched in Goose Island; the victim suffered a broken nose and concussion.

FBI and Naperville police responded to a robbery at the Fifth Third branch on East Ogden; no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

A 24-year-old was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in a Chatham alley Thursday night; Area Two detectives are asking for tips.

A realistic‑looking water gun tied to a 'senior assassin' prank prompted a brief lockdown at Dundee Highlands Elementary and led to an 18‑year‑old's arrest.

A welfare check in Highwood ended with an officer shooting a man who allegedly pointed a gun; authorities say the weapon appeared to be a replica and an autopsy is scheduled.

Federal court filings say a 29‑year‑old Chicago man used the White House website to threaten a Secret Service agent and the agent’s workplace.

A 36-year-old former postal worker in Chicago faces felony forgery and theft charges after prosecutors say she stole and altered mailed checks.

The family of Felicea Williams says Evanston violated FOIA by withholding police body‑cam footage after a Nov. 23, 2023 encounter that left her in a coma. They’ve filed suit to force release of video and records.

A pickup truck drove into a T‑Mobile storefront at 47th and Hoyne on Thursday, leaving one person critically injured while fire and police investigated.

A Chicago father was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to attempting to drown his 2‑year‑old in August 2023; court records show he received 942 days credit.

Hugo Pinzon drew a nine‑year federal sentence after a Wicker Park search allegedly turned up fentanyl, cocaine, 17 firearms and nearly $95,500 in cash. Prosecutors said the case grew from a 2024 investigation.

Emergency crews recovered a man's body from a pond near the 700 block of Innovation Drive; police have opened a death investigation.

At least three people were shot at Joliet’s Larkin Village Apartments; victims were taken to a hospital and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.