Two Chicago women, Tamara Carter and Stacey Sanders, were arrested for allegedly robbing and assaulting a woman; they face felony robbery and aggravated battery charges.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has charged DeWitt County's Cord Buchanan with seven counts of possession of child pornography, with each count carrying a potential seven-year prison term.

The Chicago Police are seeking information on missing 14-year-old Janiyah Sanders, last seen December 16, with details provided on her appearance and urgent calls for help.

A series of burglaries in Chicago's Grand Crossing area has local businesses on alert, with break-ins occurring mid-December. Police advise increased security measures and prompt reporting of suspicious activities.

Chicago police issued an alert for Kenneth Brown, who is wanted for a December 13, 2023, murder. The public is warned not to approach Brown, considered armed and dangerous.

A shooting at Rosie O Reilly's bar in Wheaton, Illinois, caused a local high school lockdown and road closures. The suspect was quickly detained and there is no ongoing public threat.

A driver was carjacked at a Glenview Costco gas station, and the stolen Mercedes was later found in Chicago. Authorities reported a rise in such incidents at area Costcos.

A manhunt is on for Dion T. Rodgers, an attempted murder suspect who fled a Schaumburg, Illinois hospital. Police warn not to approach him and to call 911 if seen.

A man in Chicago has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery after assaulting and robbing a 61-year-old man in November. Two guns were recovered upon his arrest.

Former Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke was convicted on 13 counts, including racketeering and extortion, related to corruption during his time in office.

A McLean County man receives a 12-year sentence after pleading guilty to child pornography charges, marking a success for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's efforts against online child exploitation.

Michael M. Gott of Kentucky was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to entice a minor, following an FBI sting operation. He planned to meet a fictitious child, but was arrested before any child was harmed.

An Illinois nurse faces federal charges for tampering with a patient's morphine at a skilled nursing facility, watering it down and risking under-medication.