Law Enforcement

Mar. 28, 2026

Woman Rescued from Water Near DuSable Harbor

Police say the 36-year-old victim and two officers were taken to the hospital in good condition.

Mar. 28, 2026

Man Charged with Automatic Handgun on Chicago Blue Line Train

Alphonzo Jones was out on felony pretrial release when arrested for firearm and drug possession

Mar. 26, 2026

Questions Raised About Police Response Before Deadly Rogers Park Arson

Resident says he called police about threats the night before a fire killed a Chicago firefighter, but they never responded.

Mar. 23, 2026

Community honors fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman

Residents gathered to remember the 32-year-old firefighter who died battling a blaze in Rogers Park

Mar. 23, 2026

33 Injured in Chicago Tour Bus Crash in Green Bay

Bus headed to Michigan casino crashed after exiting interstate, going over embankment

Mar. 21, 2026

Elgin Police Officer Fired Over Social Media Posts

Officer Jason Lentz terminated for violating department policies with posts about federal immigration enforcement

Mar. 21, 2026

Chicago Officer Stripped of Police Powers After Fatal Shooting

Civilian oversight agency investigating incident in Humboldt Park neighborhood

Mar. 20, 2026

Chicago Police Shoot at Charging Dog During Wellness Check

No injuries reported as officers fire at but miss the dog in Roseland neighborhood incident.

Mar. 18, 2026

Funeral plans announced for Chicago firefighter Michael Altman

The 32-year-old died after being injured while battling a fire on the city's Far North Side.

Mar. 16, 2026

Chicago Firefighter Seriously Injured Responding to North Side Blaze

Firefighter hospitalized after incident at residential fire on West North Shore Avenue.

Mar. 16, 2026

Chicago City Council to Vote on $27 Million Settlement for Family of Woman Killed in Police Chase

Lawyers argue new evidence would lead to even higher payout if case goes to trial again

Mar. 15, 2026

Mom and Daughter Reported Missing from Chicago's Humboldt Park

Police seek public's help locating 4-year-old girl and her mother who disappeared on Friday.

Mar. 15, 2026

Crash Shuts Down Inbound Kennedy Expressway in Chicago

All lanes blocked in West Loop as authorities investigate incident

Mar. 15, 2026

Missing 4-Year-Old and Mother Last Seen in Chicago

Police searching for pair after disappearance on West Side

Mar. 13, 2026

Chicago Aldermen Approve $27 Million Settlement for Woman Killed in Police Chase

The settlement would go to the family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, who died in 2017 when a driver fleeing police rammed into her car.

Mar. 13, 2026

Chicago Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Crash at Viaduct

Vehicle crashed into viaduct, leaving man seriously injured as driver fled the scene.

Mar. 12, 2026

Family Demands Answers After Chicago Police Fatally Shoot Man in Humboldt Park

Relatives dispute police account of incident, question use of deadly force and lack of de-escalation

Mar. 12, 2026

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests of Three Men

Suspects face multiple felony charges after fleeing police across county lines

Mar. 10, 2026

Missing Blue Island Man Dan Davis Found Dead After Months-Long Search

Family confirms discovery of 59-year-old's body, though details about cause of death remain unclear.

Mar. 10, 2026

Defendant in Operation Midway Blitz Case Gets Deferred Prosecution Deal

19-year-old accused of assaulting federal agent avoids conviction with agreement