A Chicago officer faces felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in custody. Officer Stephan Shaw has been relieved of his duties and faces misconduct charges.

A Chicago liquor store sold a $5.45 million winning lottery ticket, marking the second-largest Illinois jackpot of the year. The store will share its bonus with employees.

Two men were shot near Chicago's Morse CTA Red Line station, resulting in one fatality and one injury; the shooter is unidentified, with no arrests made.

Chicago police are alerting the public to a string of burglaries by three male suspects, urging businesses to maintain surveillance and residents to report any information.

Following a teen's death, Barrington steps up safety at rail crossings, raising crossing guard pay and planning infrastructure improvements, including pedestrian gates and underpasses.

Illinois State Rep. Tim Ozinga resigned abruptly from his legislative role and as chair of the Will County Republican Party, leaving without a clear explanation. A successor search is underway.

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Hugo Pinzon was arrested in his Wicker Park residence by Chicago agents who found narcotics and guns; he faces federal charges for intent to distribute.

Bodycam footage of a Chicago police shooting where 26-year-old Dexter Reed was killed after a traffic stop has been released, sparking an investigation. Reed had shot an officer before being fatally shot by police.

Anthony Robinson was released from prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 2013 murder, due to new medical evidence proving he could not have committed the crime.

A young man is in critical condition following a shooting in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood; no suspects have been arrested as the investigation continues.

A 21-year-old woman was shot in the leg while walking her dog in Chicago's Uptown. The shooter, in a silver SUV, is at large. The woman is in fair condition.

Two women were shot and injured in Englewood, Chicago. The incident took place Monday night; both victims are in fair condition. No suspects are in custody.