Vehicle break-ins have surged in O'Hare and Norwood Park, Chicago, with assailants targeting trucks and stealing items, including a firearm. The police issued a community alert and caution residents to secure valuables and report suspicious behavior.

Romanian man Florin Nicolae Tarta received a 6 year and 9-month prison sentence for ATM card-skimming in Chicago and New Jersey, causing a loss of $177,280.

Chicago Police seek help to find Jeremy Bakk, 53, missing from the 5100 block of W. Jackson. He may need medication.

Warm weather in Chicago continues with potential storms over the weekend; clear skies expected today with highs around 82°, says the National Weather Service.

O'Hare International Airport set a July record with 8.26 million passengers, signaling travel industry strength and the need for continued investment in airport facilities.

ICE re-arrests a released gang member and convicted murderer, Aldo Salazar Bahena, underlining the dangers of sanctuary policies according to Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons.

A Peoria man was arrested for threatening animal control with a knife and faces charges of aggravated assault and animal cruelty for the maltreatment of dogs.

Mexican Independence Day sparked celebrations in Chicago and Sacramento, with crowded downtown Chicago and cautious events in Sacramento due to immigration concerns, though traditions like El Grito at the Capitol persisted.

Cesar Herrera, 37, has been charged with attempted murder and unlawful weapon use after a shooting incident in Chicago. He was arrested on September 16 and is awaiting a detention hearing.

A man, 53, died after driving the wrong way on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and colliding with an SUV. The other driver, 68, was in good condition. The crash is under investigation.

An Idaho couple and three others were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud against the U.S. government, potentially facing 20 years per count.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs highlights the growth of the Bright Start 529 college savings plan, which now exceeds $14 billion in assets during its 25th anniversary.

A shooting near Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn left three dead in what has been described as a domestic incident. Classes were canceled following the event, with no school children involved.