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2 Teens Charged in Multiple Chicago ATM Burglaries

Authorities say the suspects targeted businesses across the city.

Two Chicago Teens Charged in Overnight Crime Spree

Suspects hit multiple neighborhoods with burglaries and vehicle trespass

Gurnee Businesses Hit in Early Morning Burglary Spree

Police investigating multiple break-ins targeting cash registers along commercial corridor

Plainfield Pizza Shop Burglarized for Second Time in Two Years

Big Pauly's Wood Fired Pizza suffered up to $10,000 in damages from the latest break-in.

Chicago Files Emergency Motion to Close Ford City Mall Over Fire Suppression Concerns

City cites major issues with mall's faulty fire safety system that could lead to injury or death.

Thieves Target Chicago Work Vans in Overnight Spree

Police seek public's help identifying suspects who stole tools and equipment from multiple vehicles.

$60M Settlement Awarded in Lawsuit Blaming I-55 Potholes for Crash

Minooka woman paralyzed in 2022 crash on pothole-ridden interstate under construction

Illinois State Police Crack Down on Vehicle Hijackings and Thefts

ISP recovers hundreds of stolen vehicles and makes dozens of arrests using grant funding

15-Year-Old Charged in Downtown Chicago Robberies Tied to Maserati-Driving Crew

The brazen robberies have raised urgent questions about public safety in the city's downtown area.

Dozens of school buses hit by catalytic converter thefts on Chicago's West Side

Thieves targeted a First Student facility, damaging at least 33 vehicles overnight

Chicago Police Issue Expanded Alert on Downtown Vehicle Break-Ins

Thieves targeting construction equipment in parked cars, sometimes using threats of violence

Wheaton Police Blotter: Car Burglarized, Purse Stolen

Scammer steals money and bank info, retail theft at Nordstrom Rack, and more incidents reported in Wheaton, IL

Catalytic Converters Stolen from School Buses in Chicago

Thefts occurred in West Humboldt Park neighborhood, impacting student transportation

15-Year-Old Charged in Downtown Chicago Robberies Tied to Maserati-Driving Crew

The second juvenile suspect was arrested at the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center, suggesting he has other legal issues beyond this case.

Hyde Park Parents Organize Response to Planned 'Teen Takeover'

Concerned residents and business owners plan their own gathering to discourage disruptive behavior.

Numerous Businesses Burglarized in Waukegan, Police Investigating

Suspects have targeted restaurants and stolen cash in recent break-ins across the city and Lake County.

Burglars Crash Into Chicago Gas Station, Steal ATM

The thieves used a Jeep SUV to ram the front doors before fleeing with the cash machine.

Six Youths Arrested for Overnight Car Thefts in Gisborne

Police apprehended the suspects after a vehicle pursuit and deployment of road spikes.

Jeep Crashes Into River North Gas Station, ATM Stolen

Chicago police investigating early morning smash-and-grab incident in downtown neighborhood.

Champaign Police Offer Free Steering Wheel Locks to Kia and Hyundai Owners

Program aims to curb vehicle thefts linked to nationwide social media trend.