A suburban Chicago man, facing six and a half years in federal prison for drug dealing and illegal firearm possession, highlights the complexities of crime, punishment, and the human spirit within our justice system.

As Chicago grapples with a mounting budget shortfall, the city's leaders must navigate the migrant crisis, rising homelessness, and growing tensions.

A woman and two teenage girls face charges after allegedly working together to steal thousands of dollars' worth of items from an Oakbrook Center Macy's store.

55-year-old woman injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Little Village, sparking further concerns on gun violence in the city.

A wave of bomb threats ominously targeting libraries raises concerns for the safety of these community institutions in the Chicago area.

Illinois state employees found entangled in a web of alleged fraudulent activity related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), unearthing a widespread issue that spans across the breadth of government agencies.

An Illinois traffic stop reveals a dangerous weapon, raising questions about the proliferation of untraceable firearms and the risks they pose.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cummings' confirmation to the federal trial bench sets an inspiring landmark for diversity and civil rights advocacy in the legal profession.

A string of overnight burglaries has left multiple Chicago businesses, including a marijuana dispensary, shattered and at least one robbery crew remains at large.

A 20-year-old offender faces armed robbery charges after taking property by gunpoint from a middle-aged woman in Chicago.

As Chicago continues to face the impact of gun violence, a recent shooting incident involving a 24-year-old woman leaves the community shaken.

A convicted felon is denied bond while facing charges for alleged illegal possession of a firearm and controlled substances in a family-friendly facility.

Chicago police recover three weapons following an altercation involving gang members, showing successes in combatting crime in the city.