Alsip, IL police fatally shot a woman who pointed a replica gun at them after falsely reporting an active shooter.

The Illinois Department of Revenue warns of a scam where taxpayers receive texts asking for banking details, mimicking official tax refund communication.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended CPD actions during Brighton Park protests, denying claims officers were told to stand down after federal agents shot a woman.

Chicago files a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the deployment of National Guard troops, despite the arrival of forces from Texas.

Kane County celebrates the Drug Rehabilitation Court's 25th anniversary and 13 graduates on October 8, 2025, highlighting its pioneering role in problem-solving courts in Illinois.

Heavy rains caused flooding and accidents on Chicago expressways, disrupting Tuesday's commute, with warnings issued for the Cicero exits on the Stevenson Expressway.

An alleged Latin Kings member in Chicago was charged with solicitation to murder a law enforcement official after offering money via Snapchat for the official's information and death.

A 17-year-old in Wisconsin shot his pregnant girlfriend, her brother, then himself; the brother died, the girlfriend survived, and her premature baby is expected to live. The shooter also posted the incident on Snapchat.

Harvard police found two individuals deceased in a parked car on North Division Street. The scene is under investigation by the Harvard Police Department and the McHenry County Major Investigative Assistance Team.

Chicago Police warn of a series of burglaries across various districts, with unknown suspects targeting commercial properties primarily during early morning hours.

Two men were thrown from a boat on Fox Lake; one was rescued while the other remains missing. Neither wore a lifejacket during the test drive. The search has turned into a recovery mission.

Chicago Police seek help finding Lisbet Antunez, 47, missing since October 4 and last seen near the CTA Orange Line on S. Kedzie. She is described as Hispanic, 5'3", 180 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing teen Mya Youngbey, last seen in Marquette Park on October 4, 2025. Community members are actively seeking her return.