Federal prosecutors say Tatiana Bazer scammed people out of at least $3.5 million using fake bank records and impersonations. A status hearing is set for April 21, 2026.

Two men were arrested after reported gunfire in downtown Aurora; police say the arrests were made without incident and investigators are canvassing for witnesses.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed Monday in West Pullman; police recovered about 86 shell casings at the scene. Area 2 detectives are investigating.

An argument on West Washington Boulevard turned deadly Tuesday night in East Garfield Park. Police say a 31-year-old suspect — who holds a FOID card — is in custody and charges are pending.

A 28-year-old woman was shot and robbed Monday on a Belmont Cragin sidewalk in the 5700 block of West Diversey; police say she was taken to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.

Outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway were closed after shots were fired near Homan Avenue early Tuesday; Illinois State Police said no injuries were reported.

A viral Instagram clip shows a man dancing on the outside of a moving CTA Red Line train, prompting warnings from advocates and a CTA statement urging riders to report dangerous behavior.

A 25-year-old woman was shot near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile; police say a red sedan was hit and Area Three detectives are investigating.

Prosecutors say a St. Charles man was charged with 51 felonies after investigators found hundreds of alleged up‑skirt videos on his phone. Authorities are urging possible victims to contact Geneva police.

A driver who fled a traffic stop crashed in Joliet and barricaded inside a home, prompting lockdowns at a nearby school and daycare. Authorities established a perimeter on Joyce Road.

Kenosha police arrested Terry Fowler in Memphis on Monday in connection with the 1977 slaying of Ralph Ambrose Gianoli. Officials will update details at a Tuesday news conference.

A 24-year-old Addison man was arrested after Elmhurst police say his BAC tested .208 and a 22‑month‑old child was in the back seat; he faces aggravated DUI counts.

Chicago police investigated a reported sexual assault at the Millennium Park parking garage Monday after witnesses said a suspect fled toward a Red Line train.