Drug Crime

Mar. 4, 2026

Aurora Man Facing 72 Charges for Illegal Firearm Sales, 3D-Printed Machine-Gun Devices

Authorities say the 42-year-old suspect sold guns and used a 3D printer to make conversion devices that turned semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons.

Mar. 4, 2026

Three charged in Cook County cocaine bust

Alleged drug dealing operation uncovered in Ford Heights home

Mar. 3, 2026

Cicero Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Storing 166 Pounds of Meth in Garage

William Lebron pleaded guilty to drug delivery charges after a long-term narcotics investigation.

Mar. 3, 2026

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader Indicted on Terrorism, Drug Charges

Federal prosecutors say the 49-year-old man supplied weapons and trafficked fentanyl and meth into the U.S. for nearly a decade.

Mar. 2, 2026

Reputed Sinaloa Cartel Security Boss Charged in Chicago for Narcotics Smuggling

Jesus Omar Ibarra Felix allegedly helped the sons of 'El Chapo' Guzman smuggle and distribute drugs into the U.S.

Feb. 27, 2026

Two Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit in White County

Suspects face multiple charges including drug possession and fleeing police

Feb. 25, 2026

California Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Mailing Meth to Chicago

Prosecutors say the defendant coordinated over 200 shipments of high-purity drugs to co-conspirators in the city.

Feb. 25, 2026

American Tourist Caught in Deadly Cartel Violence in Puerto Vallarta

Yoni Pizer describes harrowing experience as cartel members retaliated against the killing of their leader

Feb. 20, 2026

Channahon Motorist Charged with Meth Possession After Joliet Traffic Stop

Police say Nicholas Noyola was found with drugs and drug paraphernalia during a vehicle stop for a suspended registration.

Feb. 16, 2026

Owner of Shuttered McHenry Smoke Shop Pleads Guilty to LSD Possession

Michael H. Brill sentenced to 120 days in jail after narcotics task force found variety of drugs at his home

Feb. 15, 2026

Two Salem Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Nashville, IL Traffic Stop

Police seized a large quantity of suspected fentanyl during the incident.

Feb. 14, 2026

Bloomington Man Released from Jail on Drug Charges

Prosecutor did not file petition to detain the suspect.

Feb. 11, 2026

La Grange Residents Raise Concerns Over Opioid Crisis on Their Street

Neighbors say police initially brushed off issues at a home with alleged drug parties and prostitution.

Feb. 10, 2026

Lake County Drug Dealer Detained Pending Trial After Home Invasion

Authorities recovered 2 pounds of cocaine and $500K cash from Beach Park residence

Feb. 10, 2026

Rideshare package pickup sparks hazmat response in Chicago

Two people fell ill after picking up a package in the Logan Square neighborhood.

Feb. 10, 2026

Rideshare driver and passenger hospitalized after picking up package in Logan Square

Hazmat team responds to incident as authorities investigate contents of package

Feb. 10, 2026

Judge Orders Occupants to Vacate 'Drug House' in La Grange

Residents have complained about the property for over 2 years, leading to a SWAT raid and more than 100 police visits.