A man was fatally shot early Thursday near a CTA station in Chicago's West Loop. No arrests have been made yet, and local violence concerns are rising.

22 state attorneys general, led by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, have filed an amicus brief challenging Mississippi's law that permanently disenfranchises people with felony convictions.

A woman was fatally struck by a SUV in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The driver lost control, hitting the pedestrian on the sidewalk. No citations are issued yet as the investigation continues.

A man died after his SUV crashed into poles in Chicago's Northwest Side. The accident, which occurred around 2 a.m. on West Fullerton Avenue, is under investigation by Area Five detectives.

A suspect was arrested for stealing perfume and possessing a loaded firearm on State Street, facing felony charges after a Loss Prevention Officer's intervention and a police investigation.

An Elgin police officer, Jordan Collins, was charged with child pornography by the Illinois Attorney General and is being held in DeKalb County Jail pending a court appearance.

Brian Snyder is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery targeting armored trucks and ATMs in Chicago's suburbs as detailed in a federal court complaint.

Four individuals are charged with armed robbery after being arrested by Chicago Police, involving a series of thefts at gunpoint on the South Side. Additional charges include substance possession and vehicle trespass.

A 15-year-old was charged with aggravated battery in Chicago for the stabbing of a man on November 19, after being arrested by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force.

Chicago businesses are facing a wave of break-ins, as the CPD warns of burglaries in the Near North and Town Hall areas with thieves using rocks to break into stores and steal cash registers.

The Englewood area in Chicago is experiencing a high number of car thefts, prompting a community alert by the CPD and measures to increase vehicle security.

A house fire in Elmwood Park spread to neighboring homes, causing significant damage but no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Chicago faces a surge in robberies, with a 55% increase over previous months, as neighborhoods like Humboldt Park experience high crime rates. Despite a rise in arrests, the reasons behind the spike and solutions remain unclear.