Man Stabbed In Neck at Art Institute

Male suspect taken into custody. Man stabbed in outdoor garden of museum campus, Chicago Tribune reports.

3-Year-Old Chicago Boy Falls from 2nd-Story Window Onto Fence

The South Side child was impaled and is in critical condition.

POLICE MEMO: No Tats, Caps or Knit Hats, Starting Friday

New directive issue Monday will require Chicago police officers to keep their tattoos covered while on duty, Chicago Tribune reports.

No One Hurt In Police-Involved Shooting

Police officer fired and missed after alleged gang member pointed gun at him, cops say.

'Fast Eddie' Identified As 'Individual A' in Chicago Attorney's Tax Evasion Indictment

Ex-Ald. Edward "Fast Eddie" Vrdolyak finds himself in feds' crosshairs in pal's federal tax evasion indictment, Chicago Tribune reports.

1 Dead, 8 People Hurt in Michigan Avenue Bus Crash

Evanston woman hears "horrible thuddy crash" as one pedestrian is pinned beneath bus and seriously injured.

Feds Nab Suspect In Five Bank Heists

Accused 'Black Cap Bandit' pulled off heists at two North Side Banks and three in south suburbs, FBI says.

Alleged Elevator Dog Kicker Charged With Animal Cruelty

Dog walker arrested at police headquarters. Former customer says, "I would like to see him get the mental help he needs."

Chicago Police Officers Honored for Valor

Michael Wrobel presented with the Police Medal for rescuing a fellow officer during a shootout last year.

Blowing Smoke: Chicago Man Tried for Getting His Chameleon High

He posted the act to Facebook. A judge decided that Bruce Blunt's video smoke show "really, really uncalled for" but not a crime.

Video Shows Dog Walker Kick Beagle in an Elevator

"Despicable" owner of a city pet care business steps on and kicks the tiny, cowering dog after another man leaves the elevator.

Illinois Home to Two of the Most Dangerous Metro Areas in U.S.

Violent crimes rates in Illinois' metro areas, according to FBI data.

YouTube Video Captures Afternoon Shootout

A camera mounted on the dashboard of a parked car shows an exchange of gunfire in North Mayfair neighborhood on Saturday.

Suburban Football Coach Dies from Fall Off Aragon Ballroom Catwalk

Man was attending Chevelle concert at Chicago venue with two friends when he fell from catwalk, police say.

Chicago-Area Man Disappears in Wisconsin River

Divers and sonar being used Sunday to try to find his body.

Sleepy Cop in Facebook Video Suspended for Unauthorized Nap

Chicago Police Department spokesman says incident is not in keeping with department and residents' "high expectations."

The Top 10 Oldest Prisoners in Illinois

A list of the oldest inmates currently in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Couple Beaten in Encounter with Urinating Men After White Sox Game Sue the Team

They claim security was insufficient. The accused attackers and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority are also named as defendants.

Caught Napping? Video Shows Chicago Cop Sleeping in His Police SUV

The video, recorded at 63rd and South Campbell on the South Side, was posted to Facebook last week.

Bail Set at $250K for Accused Purse Snatcher Chased Down by Bystanders

Three men who witnessed robber shoving woman to ground and snatching purse chased him down and held him until cops arrived, police say.

Catholic High School Boys Charged with Attempted Sex Assault in Hazing at St. Francis de Sales High

Four teens were arrested Saturday by Chicago police.

Construction Worker Electrocuted on North Side

He was working on CTA Brown Line project in Lincoln Park on Saturday.

Homan Square Detainee Alleges Sexual Torment at the Hands of Chicago Cops

Angel Perez, in a video interview with the Guardian, claims the abuse brought him to tears and compelled him to work for the cops.

Young Woman on 'Dream' Cruise Left Her Newborn There to Die

The northwest Indiana woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday. She faces up to eight years in prison.

FBI Increases Reward for Serial 'Bandage Bandit' Bank Robbery Suspect

"Bandage Bandit" believed to have robbed five North Side banks, FBI says.

Cops Search for Suspect in Attempted CTA Red Line Sex Assault

Man forced himself on woman when they were alone on moving rail car, police say.

Police Looking for Canoeist Reported Missing Wednesday Morning

Frederico Borman, 24, was last seen in Albany Park near the Chicago River.

Knife-Wielding Robber Hit Subway, Then Heads to Potbelly for Dinner: Cops

Chicago cops say they arrested him as he was eating a sandwich.

7-Month-Old Baby Hit in Head by Concrete

A man threw a chunk of concrete through a bedroom window on the South Side Sunday night.

Better Government Association Sues Chicago Police Department - Again

BGA seeks data on officers missing work-related court appearances. CPD blows off request, violating state’s open records law.

Top 10 Illinois Counties with the Most, Fewest Sex Offenders Per Capita

The number of registered sex offenders per 10,000 people, according to Homefacts.

Top 10 Crimes Committed by Illinois' Inmates

A list of the top 10 crimes committed by the state’s prisoners and cold cases dating back to the 1970’s.

Watch This Jeep Driver Escape the Clutches of a Chicago Tow Truck

Epic.

The Top 10 Worst Illinois Tornado Disasters in Recorded History

Dates, locations and aftermath of the 10 worst tornado disasters in Illinois history, according to NOAA records.

Tammy Duckworth to Challenge for Mark Kirk's U.S. Senate Seat

2016 Senate race will be "Army vs. Navy" if both survive the primary. Her announcement will come Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

These 19 Illinois Towns Made Neighborhood Scout's 2015 Safest Cities List

Illinois is home to 19 of the nation’s 100 safest cities.

Cops Save Tourist Who Collapsed in Downtown Chicago

The 75-year-old Georgia man wasn't breathing as the officers rode up on their bikes.

Meth Production in Illinois Among the Highest in U.S.

See which counties in Illinois have had the most meth lab busts since 2006.

Accused '50 Shades of Grey' Rapist Freed on Thursday

No probable cause to hold teen who bound and gagged classmate in violent sex act last month, says judge.

14-Year-Old Girl Missing in Chicago and Police Ask for Help

Madison Heusman was last seen on Saturday in the 500 block of South Columbus, police said.