A Chicago man, Angel Avelar, has been charged with the 2020 first-degree murder of a 57-year-old following a lengthy investigation by local authorities.

The Chicago Police Department seeks assistance in locating Barrett Adams, a 25-year-old missing man last heard from on January 5th while emotionally distressed.

A 20-year-old from Peoria received a 41-month prison sentence for possession of a machine gun used in a drive-by shooting and a subsequent high-speed chase.

An East St. Louis man was sentenced to over 8 years for drug-related charges and money laundering, involving over $1.2 million and 550 kilograms of marijuana.

Chicago's Grand Crossing businesses are on high alert after a series of burglaries, with police seeking leads and advising increased security measures.

Indiana man Matt Reum thanks supporters from hospital after surviving six days trapped under truck wreckage, losing a leg, and sustaining other injuries.

Harris County deputies detained Bryan Vanorden, who was wanted on a controlled substance warrant, after community tips. He was arrested and his bond was set at $1,500.00 by the 339th District Court.

Terrence Clyne was charged with a hate crime after he assaulted and made racially charged remarks to his Palestinian neighbor over a garbage bin dispute in Orland Park.

Elgin man is charged with first-degree murder and battery for the death of his son and injuries to another baby.

Ride-share drivers in Chicago faced a series of carjackings, including one driver shot on the West Side and another attacked on the Northwest Side, with suspects at large.

An 11-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man were shot in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. The two incidents were related, and no arrests have been made yet.

Chicago Police Superintendent is legally contesting the Police Board's acquittal of Officer Hunt for alleged misconduct during 2020 protests, despite the Board finding his actions justified.

A car chase ensued in Niles after a stolen Hyundai ran a red light and crashed, leading to the swift arrest of all four fleeing suspects by local police.