Chicago police have identified the parents of a toddler found wandering alone in Roseland after nearly two weeks. The young boy had no signs of abuse and was taken to a hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Two men arrested in Chicago for a New Year's Day robbery and assault that injured a 58-year-old man, face multiple charges including possession of cocaine.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called for federal help as 355 migrants arrived from Texas, causing tensions over the handling of asylum seekers to rise.

An Algonquin Township man was charged with sexual assault and domestic battery after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at knifepoint and restraining her for hours.

The Chicago Police Department reported declines in homicides, shootings, and gun confiscations for 2023, attributing success to community partnerships and proactive initiatives.

Illinois introduces a new law mandating fentanyl education in schools starting in the 2024-2025 school year, responding to the opioid crisis that has significantly impacted families in the state.

A fire in a Hickory Hills apartment led to one death and one injury. The blaze occurred early Tuesday, with the building now uninhabitable and residents displaced. An investigation is ongoing.

Woodridge Police Chief Brian Cunningham is retiring after nearly 40 years in law enforcement, including seven at Woodridge PD where he implemented significant changes.

Angelica Rodriguez and Alfonso Arroyo were the first to receive a marriage license in Cook County in 2024 and married with gifts from local businesses.

Two arrested following a dangerous "street takeover" in Chicago's Loop during New Year's celebrations where officers were nearly hit by a car performing stunts.

Dominique Bishop-Smith was charged with child endangerment after four unattended children were found in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on New Year’s Eve.

A car ignored a traffic signal on Chicago's West Side, causing a multi-vehicle crash and injuring two children at a bus stop. No citations were issued.

A CTA bus collided with an Infiniti that ran a red light on the Near West Side, injuring passengers and crashing into a building; one car occupant was arrested.