Today’s news
Palatine Resident Charged with Felony Burglary After Surveillance Video Capture
Kevin Garcia, 25, faces felony burglary charges after being identified through surveillance footage at a Palatine business.

Man charged in string of Loyola student, neighbor burglaries
Convicted burglar arrested multiple times before judge ordered him held pending trial
Joliet Fire Department Extinguishes Blaze on Ohio Street
Crews respond quickly to contain damage to storage garage
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Mar. 28, 2026
South Peoria Home Damaged by Basement Fire
Crews quickly extinguished blaze, but home suffered smoke and water damage.
Mar. 28, 2026
Palatine Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Stolen Revolver
The 44-year-old Chicago resident, a repeat offender, faces new felony firearm charges.
Mar. 23, 2026
Vehicle Fire Reported at Chipotle Mexican Grill Parking Lot
Rockford fire crews respond to active vehicle fire at local restaurant
Mar. 21, 2026
Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Driver Arrested On Warrants
Oak Grove police apprehended a man with outstanding warrants during a traffic stop.
Mar. 20, 2026
Rash of Crimes Reported Across Champaign-Urbana
Weekly crime bulletin details incidents from March 12-19, 2026
Mar. 18, 2026
Juvenile Suspect Arrested for Robbery in Rockford
Stolen property recovered after brief chase
Mar. 17, 2026
2 Chicago Teens Charged in Nail Salon Armed Robbery
Suspects, ages 13 and 14, allegedly robbed Mermaid Spa Nail Salon at gunpoint before one returned to retrieve a left-behind phone.
Mar. 16, 2026
Two Men Charged After Stolen SUV Linked to Multiple Police Chases Recovered
The vehicle had been involved in pursuits across several Chicago suburbs before being stopped with flat tires.
Mar. 15, 2026
Two Suspects Arrested After Alleged Zion Carjacking, High-Speed Chase
The pursuit spanned multiple Lake County communities before ending in Waukegan.
Mar. 13, 2026
Bizarre Comments, Roof Fraud: Elmhurst Cops Handle Variety of Cases
From a man making strange comments at a salon to a resident falling victim to a roof repair scam, Elmhurst police responded to an array of incidents in recent days.
Mar. 11, 2026
Hinsdale Man Breaks Into Church After Being Locked Out of Home
The 21-year-old was believed to have been drinking inside the church, police said.
Mar. 11, 2026
Carbondale Police Arrest Juvenile in Business Burglary
Suspect apprehended after brief foot chase, found in possession of stolen credit cards
Mar. 11, 2026
Jacksonville Seeks to Demolish Burned Apartment Building
City investigates owners who "vanished" after fire, aims to clear way for probation office to reopen
Mar. 10, 2026
Elmhurst Man Enters Wrong House, Confronted By Woman: Police
Authorities also responded to cases involving an unconscious person at a bar, a scam, a fugitive driver, and more.
Mar. 10, 2026
Robbery Suspect Arrested After Hitting Police Officer with Car in Woodridge
The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by the suspect's vehicle during the attempted arrest.
Mar. 10, 2026
Second Suspect Charged in Video Gaming Machine Burglaries
The 18-year-old Chicago man is believed to be part of a crew that targeted video gaming machines in Oak Lawn, Worth and Summit.
Mar. 10, 2026
Retail Theft, Stolen Bike, Car Theft Reported in Downers Grove
See the latest crime blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department.
Mar. 9, 2026
Accomplice in Viral Dan Ryan Carjacking Sentenced to 6 Years
Starreese Vickers pleaded guilty to vehicular hijacking for her role in the brazen incident that was captured on video.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trio of Chicago Teens Charged in Oakbrook Center Mall Robbery Spree
The group allegedly stole nearly $2,500 worth of clothing from three stores while armed with bear spray.
Mar. 9, 2026
Two Women Accused of Stealing $550 in Kids' Clothing from Champaign TJ Maxx
Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeks public's help identifying suspects who fled in a black Escalade.