The Chicago Tribune reports on the defense strategy for former Alderman Ed Burke's corruption trial, where they argue he never promised actions for law firm hires, countering prosecutors' coercion claims.

A 15-year-old girl named Amarise Parker, previously missing, was found strangled in a Chicago apartment. Her death is under investigation; no arrests have been made.

A federal jury convicted Indiana man Robert Speed for kidnapping and interstate domestic violence, with a potential life sentence for each kidnapping count.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after multiple armed robberies in Rogers Park, advising residents to stay vigilant around their vehicles following attacks involving masked gunmen.

The body of Brissa Romero, a 17-year-old from Carpentersville reported missing, was identified after being found in a Vernon Hills pond, with drowning indicated as the cause of death.

The Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 1st District to curb impaired driving, enforce traffic laws, and utilize a Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit for efficient processing.

One person died and two were injured in a crash between a Hyundai and a Mercedes in Chicago's Calumet Heights, with the Chicago Police investigating the incident.

Robert Crimo Jr. was released early from jail for good behavior after pleading guilty to helping his son get a firearm ID. His son is set to represent himself in his trial for a mass shooting.

The family of Kenneka Jenkins, who died in a hotel freezer in 2017, received a $6.4 million settlement for alleged negligence by the hotel and others.

A man fleeing Chicago police after being suspected of driving a stolen car was killed by a semitruck in the Austin neighborhood. The truck driver did not stop and is being sought.

Two relatives were fatally shot outside their home in Chicago by assailants in a gray vehicle; both the 14-year-old boy and 65-year-old man died, with the shooters remaining at large.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office renews its call for leads on the 2002 disappearance of Nicole Johnson, urging public assistance in the unresolved case.

A traffic stop in River North led to a felony charge when a driver blocked an ambulance and a passenger was found with a loaded gun without proper permits.