A multi‑vehicle chase that started with a Vernon Hills CDW cargo theft ended in a Chicago crash; police recovered more than $100,000 in stolen computer equipment.

An early-morning house fire on the 100-block of Southwood Circle killed one person and injured two others, including a firefighter, officials say.

Police investigated a reported stabbing at Belmont station early Thursday; a man initially believed to be the victim was taken into custody at the 79th Street Red Line stop.

A high-speed minivan chase that began in Glencoe ended in a crash near 54th and Wells in Chicago's Fuller Park; video shows at least one person taken into custody.

A man was found fatally shot early Thursday in Brighton Park; Area 1 detectives have opened an investigation into the 4:15 a.m. attack in the 3100 block of West 39th Place.

Two men were shot outside an auto body shop in West Ridge Wednesday afternoon; one is in critical condition. Area Three detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

A pole‑barn garage in Hobart burned Tuesday night after crews found propane tanks, vehicles and welding gear inside. No injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Officers shot and killed a man armed with a bladed weapon during a well‑being check on Jonette Avenue in Bradley; Illinois State Police are investigating.

Chicago police say a string of break-ins stole construction tools from parked work vehicles across the Loop and West Loop between March 26 and April 4. Investigators are asking anyone with tips to contact Area Three Detectives.

Cook County's State's Attorney has formed a 36‑prosecutor CTA task force and ordered new pretrial steps aimed at curbing transit crime. The unit will train with CTA and CPD.

A former South Holland nonprofit director was sentenced to one year after admitting she helped siphon nearly $1.9M in federal grants meant for after‑school programs.

A Gary man has been charged with murder after police say he followed and fatally struck businessman Tony Pendleton in a Griffith parking lot. Detectives are seeking witnesses and video.

A morning police chase ended at York and Lake streets in Elmhurst; one suspect is in custody and another fled into woods near I‑290.