Rise in contractor-targeted robberies in Chicagos 2nd District raises safety concerns Police urge vigilance and swift reporting of suspicious activities.

Chicago Police Department issues alert about a series of robberies targeting women talking on their cell phones in the 002nd District.

Chicago Police seek suspects in CTA Blueline assault and theft.

Illinois woman charged for fatal fentanyl dose distribution case spotlight on US opioid crisis and authorities crackdown efforts.

Robert Crimo Jr. pleads guilty for aiding his son in getting a firearm used in the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting.

Ulta Beauty store in Chicago hit by smash-and-grab thieves, with $10K worth of goods stolen.

I-294 traffic halted due to a truck fire following a collision, with highways reopened by nightfall. No serious casualties reported.

Springfield man, Ronald C. Harris Jr., arrested twice within a week for recurring burglaries at the same school construction site.

Jacksonville man, David A. Clark, charged for fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a Roodhouse woman, Judy A. Menge.

Drug trafficker, Mario L. Delgado-Lopez, gets 13-year sentence, posing questions on US drug trafficking resilience.

Amid a mental health crisis, a man in Johnsburg, Illinois, spurred a village-wide lockdown. Local schools and businesses were closed while the crisis was managed.

Minor 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Putnam County, Illinois heightens awareness of natural disaster preparedness.

23-year-old charged with attempted murder in Chicago, highlighting ongoing city violence issues.