A 58-year-old man was shot inside a Roseland home Friday night and is in critical condition. Area Two detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Deputy Chief William Betancourt died after an off‑duty medical emergency; the Chicago Police Department praised his decades of service and asked residents to keep his family in their prayers.

A Chicago man was arrested and charged with murder after a July Ford Heights shooting that left two men dead, authorities say.

Protests erupted in Chicago against U.S. military action in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, with demonstrators demanding respect for Venezuelan sovereignty and opposing potential war.

An appellate panel refused to undo a nearly $3 million award requiring the CTA to pay Sandra Kolalou, even though she was later convicted in the gruesome killing of her landlord.

Latin School of Chicago opened an internal probe after middle-school students were reported practicing "Erika," a WWII-era marching tune tied to Nazi Germany. Families and alumni say the episode revives larger concerns about school culture.

A 51-year-old man was found dead inside a South Shore home Saturday after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Police identified him as Marcos Almeida and Area 1 detectives are investigating.

Family members confronted officers outside the 10th District station, demanding answers after the Jan. 3, 2025 Little Village shooting of Timothy Glaze.

Amazon has proposed a 229,000‑square‑foot retail center on the former Petey’s II site at 159th and LaGrange in Orland Park. The Plan Commission will review the project Tuesday.

Venezuelans in the U.S. show mixed emotions over news of Nicolás Maduro's capture, ranging from joy to skepticism, as the diaspora ponders Venezuela's future.

The State and Lake CTA station in Chicago is closing for a three-year reconstruction. The project will include a new design and ADA-compliant features, prompting detours for commuters.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 71-year-old Humphrey Bunch, last seen near 5800 S Maryland Ave on December 29, 2025. Bunch may need medical attention.

A Woodstock man was detained after prosecutors say he beat a Shell clerk and tried to ignite a gas pump. He now faces attempted murder and related charges.