Law Enforcement

Feb. 15, 2026

Police Apprehend Driver After High-Speed Semi Chase Through Central Illinois

The pursuit spanned multiple counties before authorities were able to stop the vehicle using spike strips.

Feb. 15, 2026

Yorkville Police Crack Down on Semi-Trucks in Subdivisions

Increased enforcement aims to address safety concerns from residents about large trucks cutting through residential areas

Feb. 15, 2026

Man Arrested After Alleged Confrontation With Police in Park Forest

Kyland A. Johnson charged with criminal trespass, resisting arrest after incident involving Waymo vehicle

Feb. 14, 2026

Wendella Boat Crew Rescues Man Who Fell from Chicago River Bridge

Passengers and crew members sprang into action to pull the unresponsive man from the frigid waters and perform CPR, saving his life.

Feb. 14, 2026

Centralia Pair Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Shots Fired at Police

The suspects reached speeds over 110 mph and fired at the pursuing officer before crashing their vehicle.

Feb. 14, 2026

Carpentersville Police Arrest 7 During Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown

Enforcement efforts focused on impaired driving and seat belt violations

Feb. 14, 2026

Border Patrol Agent Shoots Chicago Woman During Immigration Crackdown

Bodycam footage contradicts official account of incident, raising concerns about use of force

Feb. 14, 2026

Firefighter Injured in Calumet Park Apartment Blaze

One firefighter suffered a minor knee injury while battling the early morning fire.

Feb. 14, 2026

School Bus Driver to Face Consequences After Accident in Normal

Unit 5 spokesperson says driver failed to follow procedures by not immediately reporting the incident.

Feb. 14, 2026

Weekly On-Campus Crime Log Reported at University of Illinois

Incidents range from theft and underage drinking to assault and burglary

Feb. 13, 2026

Waukegan Man Fatally Shot by Police Responding to Suicide Call

Ricardo Delafuente, 58, was killed after officers arrived at his home on a report of a suicidal person.

Feb. 13, 2026

Arbitrator Upholds Police Officer's Demotion and Suspension

Grievance denied due to excessive time spent in dispatch instead of patrolling

Feb. 13, 2026

Kane County Prosecutors Investigate Alleged Excessive Force by Aurora Police on Student Protesters

Three students were taken into custody during a walkout protest against federal immigration arrests.

Feb. 13, 2026

Two Chicago Police Officers, CTA Bus Passenger Injured in Crash

The incident occurred in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood early Friday morning.

Feb. 13, 2026

CPD Squad Car Collides with CTA Bus in Ukrainian Village

2 officers among 3 hospitalized after early morning crash

Feb. 13, 2026

Video Casts Doubt on DHS Claims About Shooting of Chicago Teacher's Assistant

Footage shows federal agents may have exaggerated details about the incident that left Marimar Martinez shot five times

Feb. 13, 2026

Attorney Accuses ICE of Fabricating Evidence in Chicago Shooting

Marimar Martinez was shot multiple times by an ICE agent in October 2025, and her lawyer claims the agency has lied about the incident.

Feb. 13, 2026

Massive Police Response After Crash in Chicago's Lawndale Neighborhood

Around 20 police cars responded to the scene on Thursday evening.

Feb. 13, 2026

Zion Man Seriously Injured in 3-Car Crash in Unincorporated Antioch

The crash occurred at the intersection of Hunt Club and State Line roads, leaving one driver hospitalized.

Feb. 12, 2026

Ex-Chicago Cop Invokes 5th Amendment in Wrongful Conviction Trial

Disgraced former detective Reynaldo Guevara refuses to answer questions about alleged misconduct in 1989 murder case