Criminal Justice
Families Seek Closure at Missing Persons Day Event
Cook County medical examiner's office hosts annual event to assist families searching for missing loved ones.
Peoria Heights Mayor Arrested on DUI Charges
Attorney says mayor will fight the allegations in court
Singer D4vd Arrested in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Homicide Case
Prosecutors may face challenges using the artist's lyrics and music videos as evidence.
Corruption
Court Orders New Trial for Former ComEd CEO from Barrington Convicted in Bribery Scheme
Anne Pramaggiore, 67, will be released from prison after an appeals court ruled she deserves a new trial in the case involving bribes to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
2 Members of 'ComEd Four' Granted New Trials
Former ComEd CEO and lobbyist released on bail after court orders new proceedings.
Rosemont Strips Cleaning, Parking Contracts From Mayor's Brother's Company
Village awards lucrative deals to new contractor, citing lower bids, despite history of federal charges against executive
Violence
20-year-old man charged in deadly Geneva car crash
Charles T. Rodgers allegedly drove stolen BMW at 119 mph, killing elderly couple
Chicago teen charged in 2025 Austin shooting
Semaj Hampton, 19, faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges
Man Charged in Execution-Style Killing of Momence Bar Owner Now Faces Federal Crimes
Julius Burkes accused of murdering Courtney Drysdale at her bar in February, now hit with federal charges.
Law Enforcement
Peoria Heights Mayor Faces DUI Charge After Napping in Car
Defense attorney says mayor was responsible by not driving after dinner event.
Chicago Officer Fatally Shoots Partner in Pursuit
Bodycam footage released, wrongful death lawsuit filed by victim's family
Bodycam Footage Released in Fatal Shooting of Chicago Police Officer
Officer Krystal Rivera's family calls for outside investigation after her partner fatally shot her during a chase last year.
Property Crime
Stolen Car Chase Ends in Violent Crash into Chicago Business
Four suspects arrested after high-speed pursuit leads to storefront collision
2 Teens Charged in Burglary, ATM Theft Crime Spree Across Chicago
Surveillance video captured suspects climbing into a Chicago business, leading to arrests.
Decatur Police Step Up Patrols Around Downtown Churches and Shops
Authorities investigate string of vandalism incidents targeting local businesses and houses of worship
- Five Tornadoes Confirmed in Illinois After Friday's Storms
- Four Big Ten Teams Finish in Top Six at NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships
- Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
- Powerful Winds and Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest, Causing Damage But No Deaths
- 20-year-old man charged in deadly Geneva car crash
- Joliet West Girls Track Wins Own Invite; Joliet Central Badminton Takes Title
