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Scooter-Riding Gunman Arrested After Shooting at Chicago Police

The suspect crashed his scooter, fled from officers, and then opened fire before being taken into custody.

Chicago-Bound Flight Diverted to Detroit Airport

FBI agents confirmed at Detroit airport after plane's unexpected landing

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

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.

Intoxicated student flees school in Belleville

Large police response follows student's escape from parent in school parking lot

Marion Man Arrested for Assaulting Police Officers

Travis Owens faces multiple charges after altercation at local ministry

Wanted man arrested in Saline County, Illinois

Andrew Baugher taken into custody on multiple warrants after law enforcement search

Child Falls into Lake Petersburg

Quick response from authorities prevents tragedy

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.

Traffic Collision Reported and Cleared in Rockford

Emergency crews responded to the scene at North Main Street and West Whitman Street.

33 Injured in Chicago Tour Bus Crash in Green Bay

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

Community honors fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman

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

Palatine Police Conduct Investigation Near Fatal Shooting Scene

Authorities say no known ongoing threat to the public after Saturday morning operation

Elgin Police Officer Fired Over Social Media Posts

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

Palatine Police Conduct 'Ongoing Investigation' Near Fatal Shooting Scene

Tactical units from NIPAS assist Palatine PD in investigation near Rand Road and Port's O'Call Drive

Chicago Officer Stripped of Police Powers After Fatal Shooting

Civilian oversight agency investigating incident in Humboldt Park neighborhood

Delavan Police Officer Arrested for Violating Protective Order

Officer Joshua Bittner placed on leave pending criminal investigation and court proceedings

Rockford Police Respond to Spike in Disorderly Conduct Calls Across City

Incidents reported in retail, industrial, and downtown areas over three-day period

Chicago Police Shoot at Charging Dog During Wellness Check

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

Alabama Student's Drowning in Barcelona Ruled Accidental

Security footage shows Jimmy Gracey alone before falling into the sea near Port Olímpic