Police found an 81-year-old woman dead in a Vernon Hills home after a standoff; her son was arrested and is being evaluated, authorities say.

A retired Chicago SWAT leader and Crittenden County deputy was critically wounded during a guardianship call in Sturgis; the suspect died at the scene.

A five-vehicle crash at Chicago Road and Joe Orr Road killed two drivers and sent three juveniles to hospital Friday afternoon. Investigators are probing the cause.

Police investigated a retention pond near East Algonquin and Parkside Drive after a report of a floating object that witnesses feared might be a body. Officers taped off the area while they worked to confirm what was in the water.

A 35‑year‑old Antioch man is charged after deputies say he used photos to create AI‑generated sexual videos of a child and lied to investigators.

Lake Zurich police and District 95 are investigating reports that AI was used to create pornographic images of students. The district has notified families and scheduled online-safety lessons.

A 28-year-old man was shot in the leg early Friday in Morgan Park. Police say a person of interest was detained and Area Two detectives are investigating.

A Cook County jury convicted Lakesha Harris in a 2025 South Side shooting captured on doorbell and body‑worn camera. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

A Lowell man was booked on six felonies after allegedly lunging at a police officer with a kitchen knife and threatening to kill him, authorities say.

A 23‑year‑old woman was struck during an early‑morning home invasion in North Center; a suspect is in custody and charges are pending.

Area 3 detectives say an 18-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and aggravated battery with a firearm. Authorities posted the update on X late Thursday.

Chicago police released an image of a man wanted in a battery aboard a Red Line train March 26 near North State Street. Detectives are asking for tips.

An ATF agent opened fire during an operation at the Pullman Walmart; three suspects were arrested and officials say no officers or civilians were hurt.