Mother, Child Found Safe After Kidnapping On Chicago's Northwest Side, Police Say

It happened in the 5500 block of North Austin Avenue around 4:39 p.m.

Robberies Staged In Elaborate Visa Fraud Conspiracy, Feds Say

Six people are charged in connection with a scheme to fake robberies to seek crime victim visas.

Pro-Palestine Encampment In Chicago Cleared, Dozens Arrested

Chicago Police cleared a pro-Palestine protest set up the same day at the Art Institute of Chicago property.

Family Of Man Shot 96 Times By Chicago Police File Wrongful Death Suit

The family of a Chicago man shot nearly 100 times by officers during a traffic stop filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday.

Chicago Gun Intel Center Part Of DOJ's' Plan To Curb Violent Crime

The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime, launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago.

Killer Who Cut Baby From Teen's Womb Gets 50 Years: Reports

Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was lured to her killer's home via a Facebook moms group, where she was promised a stroller and baby clothes.

Dead Man Pulled From Lake Michigan: Police

Detectives are investigating pending autopsy results, police said.

Threat Found During Flight From O'Hare To DC Forces Plane To Turn Back

Law enforcement met the returning plane and conducted a security sweep, according to United.

'North Face Puffy Jacket' Bandit Robs North, South Side Banks: FBI

The FBI believes the same person robbed two banks in West Ridge on April 9 and in Garfield Ridge on April 10.

Deadly Chicago Traffic Stop: Questions Swirl After 96 Shots Fired

A deadly traffic stop where plainclothes Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 shots in under a minute has raised serious questions.

Chicago Police Fired Nearly 100 Shots In 41 Seconds During Stop: Video

Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 gun shots over 41 seconds during a deadly traffic stop.

COPA To Release Video Of Shootout That Killed Man, Wounded Chicago Police Officer

On March 21, police shot and killed 26-year-old Dexter Reed, a former basketball player at Morton College in Cicero.

Off-Duty CPD Officer Found Dead In Home

The 54-year-old man was discovered unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Jussie Smollett: IL Supreme Court To Hear Appeal In Staged Attack Case

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear actor Jussie Smollett's appeal after he was convicted of staging an attack against himself.

Ex-Bulls Guard Ben Gordon Gets Program That Could Erase Charges

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon was arrested after a Connecticut juice shop disturbance last year. He could see the charges erased.

Trooper Among 3 Hurt In Crash On I-94: Police

The crash violated the Move Over Law, police said, adding five troopers have been hurt in Move Over Law collisions so far in 2024.

Newborn Among 5 Taken To Hospital In Chicago Shooting: Reports

The shooting occurred in the 7900 block of South Wood Street Saturday afternoon.

Judge Quotes Dr. Seuss In Brutal Dismissal Of Blagojevich Lawsuit

“The time has come. The time is now. Just Go. Go. GO!" the judge wrote, quoting Dr. Seuss.

Person Found Shot To Death Inside Warehouse On Chicago's Northwest Side

A 55-year-old man was found shot and killed inside a warehouse on the city's Northwest Side Saturday night.

Death Of 17-Year-Old Girl Found In Chicago Home Ruled Homicide

The victim was found unresponsive inside a home in the 1200 block of South Washtenaw Avenue at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, police say.

U.S. Secret Service To Provide Safety Plans For Democratic National Convention In Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and the city's Office of Emergency Management officials will join them.

Shots Fired Outside Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Home: Reports

Security officers were in an unmarked squad car outside the mayor's Logan Square home when it was struck by a bullet, reports said.

Family Appalled As Driver Accused Of Hitting, Killing Chicago Mom And Daughter In St. Louis Is Released

The driver, 22-year-old Monte Henderson, was released on bond to the outrage to the family of the victims.

Girl, 11, On Scooter Hit By CTA Bus On Chicago's South Side

The child was rushed to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital.

Bystander Killed, 3 Other People Wounded In Shooting On Chicago's South Side

On Monday night at 5:41 p.m., officers were called for a ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired at 7125 S. State St.

United Flight Makes Emergency Chicago Landing Over 'Security Issue'

Reports citing law enforcement said the Los Angeles-bound flight was diverted Wednesday due to a possible bomb threat.

Car Salesman Found Dead After Taking Customers For Test Drive: Reports

The Rockford car salesman was found dead in Chicago, according to reports. His family believes he was kidnapped.

Human Remains Found In North Side Chicago House

Police said at 11:15 a.m., what they called possible human remains were found in the house at 2835 W. Fitch Ave.

71 Years For Man Convicted Of Killing 11-Year-Old Girl In Chicago In 2017

Antwan Jones was sentenced to 45 years in the murder of Takiya Holmes, and 26 years for the attempted murder of three of her family members.

Chicago Cop Charged With DUI Over Crash That Killed Texas Woman

The 40-year-old veteran officer is accused of getting behind the wheel after three drinks and plowing into a pedestrian on the sidewalk.

Murder Charges Filed In 2023 Death Of Nearly Decapitated Chicago Woman

Genesis Silva, 34, was previously charged with concealing the death of his girlfriend, Brittany Battaglia who was found in a duffel bag.

1 Dead After Shooting On Chicago Expressway

Over 25 shell casings were seen at the investigation site. The ramp is closed at Paulina Street.

'Suitcase Killer' Heather Mack Sentenced To 26 Years In Prison

Mack faced up to 28 years in prison for conspiring to kill her mother, whose body was then shoved into a suitcase in Bali in 2014.

Stick Shift Foils Armed Suspects Carjacking Attempt: CPD

Two men were arrested after cops say they tried to take three vehicles, including one they had to abandon because of a manual transmission.

Woman, 40, Discovered Dead In Chicago Office Building: CPD

The woman was found by a cleaning crew in an office in the Pricewaterhouse Cooper building and was pronounced dead at the scene.

9 Residents, 6 Kids Removed From Chicago Home From Carbon Monoxide: FD

The nine residents were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the home on Avenue L on Chicago's East Side.

CPD Officer, Burglary Suspect Shot During Exchange Of Gunfire: CPD

Police said the officer was shot in the leg and the suspect was shot by a CPD officer after he tried to flee a smash-and-grab burglary.

Rideshare Driver Shot In Attempted Carjacking: Chicago PD

The 51-year-old driver refused to get out of his car after police said three suspects took his phone and then shot the man in the chest.

Massive Airbnb Scam Targeted Chicago Travelers, Authorities Say

​A man believed to have spun a web of lies while making millions off of travelers using rental platforms has been charged, authorities said.

Dolton Woman Charged After Striking State Police Cruiser On I-57: ISP

Lizabeth Williams was charged with DUI, drug possession, and other charges after police said she hit the vehicle on New Year's Eve.