Man Accused In Fire That Killed CFD Captain David Meyer To Be Detained

Prosecutors said surveillance video showed Charles Green, 44, in alley before garage fire started that led to the death of Capt. David Meyer

Passenger Defecated In Seat Before Plane Landed At Midway: Report

Authorities and medical personnel met a Southwest Airlines flight in Chicago after reports of a passenger defecating in their seat.

Chicago Man Charged In West Side Garage Fire That Killed CFD Captain

Investigators determined that trash bin contents were ignited by "human hand" in the fatal West Side garage fire.

Menelik Jackson Sentenced To 90 Years In Prison For 2019 Murder Of CPD Officer Juan Rivera

"In an act of cowardice, Mr. Jackson went to get a gun to settle this petty dispute, which resulted in him murdering a Hispanic man."

Man Found Shot To Death On Sidewalk In Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood

He was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was treated but later died.

Man Charged In Robbery Of $10,000 Violin Stolen On Blue Line Train In Chicago

Timothy Johnson, 39, is facing one felony count of robbery and three misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer.

18 Pounds Of Horse Tranquilizer Seized By Border Officials In Chicago

The shipments arrived from China and were bound for three homes — one in Cleveland and two in Philadelphia, according to authorities.

Students Detained In Denmark After Fight With Uber Driver: Reports

They were freed from jail Monday but remain in Denmark as authorities took their passports, according to ABC News.

Former Secret Service Veteran Joins P4 to Lead Executive Protection

Over his 25 year career in the U.S. government, Derek Mayer led security and protection for government leaders and other dignitaries.

Death Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Dies At Near North Side Station

A police department source confirms it appears the officer died by suicide but the department is continuing its death investigation.

Customers Brutally Attack Chicago Waitress In Dispute Over Bill After Complaint About Taste Of Food

Customers were fuming to hear about an employee getting attacked by two customers apparently unhappy with the taste of their tacos.

Police Shoot Man At Downtown Chicago Hotel After Chase: Reports

The man, who was armed with a knife, fled officers into the hotel and was shot, according to police and media reports.

Driver Fails To Move Over, Strikes IL State Police Car On Interstate

The driver was arrested on several charges following the incident Monday night on Interstate 94, according to police.

Body Pulled From River After IL Family's Boat Capsizes In WI Dells

Fast and volatile waters have hampered the search for 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo, while a 75-year-old relative was found submerged.

14 Arrested, 15-Year-Old Shot As Teens Swarm Streeterville: Reports

An 18-year-old was also stabbed, according to police.

2 Arrested In Chicago In Connection To Online Amazon Job Scam In Las Vegas

The victims were lured to a business, where they filled out paperwork and were asked to pay a $200 application fee.

Driver Dead, Passenger Injured After Car Hits Tree On I-57

Illinois State Police said a Chevrolet Impala ran off the roadway, up an embankment, and struck a tree just after 9 p.m.

Men Lied About Being Sexually Abused By Priests For Payouts, Chicago Archdiocese Alleges

The "victims" were themselves behind bars for unrelated crimes. The church now wants its money back.

Chicago Police Officer Leaves Gun In Leighton Criminal Courthouse Restroom, Sheriff's Office Says

Sheriff's deputies took the weapon, quickly identified the officer it belonged to — who was still in the courthouse — and gave the gun back.

Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Stevenson Expressway Near Damen Avenue

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.

Man Shot Outside O'Hare Terminal 2: Police

As of 5:15 a.m., all lower-level arrival lanes at the airport were fully open “following earlier police activity,” according to O’Hare.

Man Shot After Fight Outside Chicago's O'Hare Airport Near Terminal 2

Police said during the fight, a 25-year-old man was shot twice in the leg. He was taken to Lutheran General Hospital.

Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Assault Arrested In Chicago: Police

The man had violated his required electronic monitoring and lived for years as a fugitive, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Rideshare Driver Wants Uber To Require Rider Verification After Being Beaten, Robbed Of Car

Melissa, who asked to be identified only by her first name, said her passengers, four men, violently attacked her before stealing her car.

17-Year-Old Serial Killer Preyed On Strangers For Months: Police

One victim was taking his children to buy a puppy and another was going to a gas station to buy a soda when they were killed, police said.

Construction Worker Killed On The Job After Hitting Electrical Line

A second worker was taken to the hospital, Chicago police said.

Robert Johnson Set To Be Released After Jury Vacates His Conviction In 1996 Chicago Murder

Robert Johnson was set to be let out of the Cook County Jail anytime after 4 p.m., after his conviction was vacated by a jury.

False Bomb Threat Prompts Staff Evacuation, Late Opening For Field Museum

Field Museum staff members were evacuated to the nearby Shedd Aquarium, where the museum said its staff were warmly welcomed.

ER Doctor Stabbed In Chest By Patient At Chicago Hospital: Reports

The attacker was taken into custody and detectives were investigating, according to police.

R. Kelly's Convictions And 30-Year Prison Term Upheld By Federal Appeals Court

Attorney Jennifer Bonjean, representing R. Kelly, said in a statement that she believed the Supreme Court will agree to hear an appeal.

6 Train Cars Derail Near Chicago-Cicero Border

The cause of the derailment was under investigation, according to BNSF Railway.

High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Affiliate Indicted In Chicago: Authorities

He hired dozens of gunmen to protect the sons of "El Chapo," and imported fentanyl, heroin and other drugs to the U.S., authorities said.

More Than 100 New Accusers File Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Illinois Juvenile Detention Centers

The accusers said the effects of the alleged abuse have been deep and long-lasting for these men and women.

12-Year-Old Girl Killed; 14-Year-Old Boy Charged In Shooting: Police

Dalilah Batey was fatally shot in the face, authorities said, adding a 14-year-old is charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Driver Injured After Plane Hits Chicago O'Hare Airport Tug: Reports

The 64-year-old man was critically injured but was stable at the hospital, reports said.

Sister Finds Brother Bound, Gagged And Killed In Basement: Reports

The sister made the discovery after hearing a loud noise and encountering a stranger on the property a few hours prior, the Sun-Times said.

NBC Chicago Mourns Loss Of Colleague

Kevin Spencer was reported missing after he did not show up for work this week, the station said.

Dozens Arrested In Chicago ICE Raids: Reports

Gov. JB Pritzker said local authorities would not coordinate with federal officials on the arrest of people if they don’t have a warrant.

Hit-And-Run In Ukrainian Village Kills Chicago Woman, 66: Police

The woman was in a marked crosswalk on Friday morning when a turning car hit her and then fled, police said.

'Hearts Broken' After Cook County Deputy Sheriff Killed On Vacation

Shamone Duncan, a 20-year veteran of the Department of Corrections, was shot dead in Turks and Caicos Saturday, authorities say.