Man Demands $1,200 For Kidnapped Dog, But Gets Bitten--And Stung

He threatened to kill the pet unless its owners paid up, police say. Then the dog decided to express its own opinion.

Concealed Carry Background Check System "Horrifically Unworkable," Sheriff Says

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says he worries that under the current system, too many people who shouldn't will be able to obtain concealed carry permits.

Des Plaines Was Right to Fire Cop Accused of Beating Prisoner: Judge

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Man Who Shot Arlington Heights Cop Had Been Harassing Woman

Crystal Lake woman was tracked by former boyfriend, Eric M. Anderson, of Niles, to her mother's house in Arlington Heights where he shot a police officer.

Man Head-Butts Police During Arrest, 'Pigasus' Goes Missing

A look at weird crime in the Chicago area this week.

Regional Police Report: Car Careens Through Downtown Suburb; Murder Charges Filed in Evanston

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

UPDATED: Man Dead, Cop in Critical Following Hostage Situation in Arlington Heights

An Arlington Heights police officer was shot.

VIDEO: Arlington Heights Police Officer Shot; Suspect Shot After Standoff

An Arlington Heights Police officer was shot Thursday night.

Skokie Gas Station Owner Charged As Tax Cheat

A Skokie man and a Lincolnwood man were charged with defrauding the government of sales tax revenue by underreporting gasoline sales.

Recognize This Guy, Who Stole Charity Donations, Police Say?

Look at this man's photo and see if you can help police identify him. He store about $250 in contributions to charity.

Des Plaines Man Gets Two Years in Dumbbell Attack

Man sentenced in dumbbell attack.

Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution at Hotel Near O'Hare

Michigan man charged with promoting prostitution at hotel near O'Hare.

Driver Identified, Possibly Involved In Fatal Crash Thursday

Police thank the public for help; also, here are the funeral arrangements for the victim.

Creepiest IRS Impersonator Ever and Victoria's Secret Fight

A look at weird crime in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Blotter: Palatine Bank Robbers Elude Capture

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

Police Locate Missing Park Ridge Woman

Florence Brantman, 93, was involved in a minor accident in Itasca Tuesday evening — her family members reported her missing earlier that day, according to media reports.

Firefighter Accused of Unwanted Sex Act Won't Face Charges

A 26-year-old woman claimed she was the victim of an unwanted sex act by an on-duty Evanston firefighter at Firehouse 1, 1332 Emerson St., in October.

Portillo's Worker Shot by Pellet Gun at Arlington Heights Drive-Thru

Regional Police Report: Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend; 85-Year-Old Wanted on Sexual Assualt

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

Clown Goes on a Rampage, Man Blames Burgers for DUI

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Police: Arlington Heights Woman Stole $600,000 From Allstate

An Arlington Heights woman has been charged with stealing about $600,000 from Allstate.

Man Solicits Sexual Act In Nordstrom Parking Garage

The incident took place in the parking garage of an upscale department store at Westfield Old Orchard Mall.

Man Injured By Train In Morton Grove Identified

The man was seriously injured last Saturday; the train may have rolled over his arm.

Bride Causes Scene, Gets Arrested on Wedding Night

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Man Charged in Baby's Death and More

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

Man Falls From O'Hare Airport Roof, Dies

Three Men Charged in Car Burglaries

Three men charged in area car burglaries.

UPDATE: Identity Still Not Known of Man Struck by Train in Palatine

VIDEO: Washington Illinois Tornado

Video of the Washington, Illinois tornado and its aftermath.

Grand Theft Auto on a Chicago Street and a Raccoon Captive

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Man Gets 26 Years in Teen's Murder

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

Des Plaines Officer Honored for Saving Man's Life

Man Dies While Unloading Boxes at Woodfield Mall

Scootering Under the Influence Causes Angry Confrontation

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Dispatcher in Drowning Death Didn't Follow Protocols; Man Charged After Skeleton Found in House

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

Women Killed in Arlington Heights House Fire Identified

Video: 3 Killed in Arlington Heights House Fire

Three people were killed in a fire in Arlington Heights.

Antioch Man Charged With Murder for Suspicious Deaths of Wife, Mother

Bleeding Man Wanders Wrong Hallway and Nanny Crime

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area