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South Peoria Home Damaged by Basement Fire

Crews quickly extinguished blaze, but home suffered smoke and water damage.

Palatine Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Stolen Revolver

The 44-year-old Chicago resident, a repeat offender, faces new felony firearm charges.

Vehicle Fire Reported at Chipotle Mexican Grill Parking Lot

Rockford fire crews respond to active vehicle fire at local restaurant

Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Driver Arrested On Warrants

Oak Grove police apprehended a man with outstanding warrants during a traffic stop.

Rash of Crimes Reported Across Champaign-Urbana

Weekly crime bulletin details incidents from March 12-19, 2026

Juvenile Suspect Arrested for Robbery in Rockford

Stolen property recovered after brief chase

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.

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.

Two Suspects Arrested After Alleged Zion Carjacking, High-Speed Chase

The pursuit spanned multiple Lake County communities before ending in Waukegan.

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.

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.

Carbondale Police Arrest Juvenile in Business Burglary

Suspect apprehended after brief foot chase, found in possession of stolen credit cards

Jacksonville Seeks to Demolish Burned Apartment Building

City investigates owners who "vanished" after fire, aims to clear way for probation office to reopen

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.

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.

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.

Retail Theft, Stolen Bike, Car Theft Reported in Downers Grove

See the latest crime blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department.

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.

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.

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.