Today’s news
Couple Charged After Injured Illinois Boy Found Alone Outside
The 11-year-old boy had visible injuries and was taken into protective custody.

Person wounded in shootout with Chicago police in Humboldt Park
Suspect shot after allegedly firing at officers near Chicago and Homan avenues
18-Year-Old Charged in CTA Red Line Station Shooting
Two men seriously injured in altercation that escalated to gunfire
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Two Arrested in Carbondale Aggravated Battery Incident
Carbondale police apprehended a 15-year-old and 18-year-old Tonndreick D. Williams for an alleged assault on March 4.
Mar. 9, 2026
ID of Person Killed in Huntley Crash Still Pending
Authorities working to confirm identity through official means
Mar. 9, 2026
Two Arrested in Carbondale Aggravated Battery Incident
Carbondale police identify and apprehend suspects in violent assault caught on social media video.
Mar. 9, 2026
Former Chicago Cop Denied Expungement in Girlfriend's Shooting Death
Judge rules public interest outweighs ex-officer's request to seal records from 2021 fatal shooting trial
Mar. 9, 2026
Shots Fired Investigation Shuts Down Eisenhower Expressway in Oak Park
Illinois state troopers responded to reports of gunshots on the inbound lanes, leading to a major traffic closure.
Mar. 9, 2026
Shots Fired Shuts Down Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago
Police investigate incident on inbound lanes near Harlem Avenue
Mar. 9, 2026
Suburban Chicago Man Convicted of Stabbing Victim Over 40 Times
Prosecutors say Jesus Vargas tried to stage the scene to look like self-defense
Mar. 9, 2026
Fox Lake Couple Charged with Abusing 11-Year-Old Boy
Pricilla P. Marshall and Cody R. Marion face felony and misdemeanor charges after investigation into alleged abuse.
Mar. 9, 2026
Bridgeview Man Arrested After Domestic Hostage Situation
Police defused the incident after the younger brother escaped and reported the situation to authorities.
Mar. 9, 2026
Jury Convicts Man in 2022 Stabbing Death of Grayslake Man
Prosecutors said the unprovoked attack left the victim with more than 40 stab wounds.
Mar. 9, 2026
Fox Lake Couple Charged with Abusing 11-Year-Old Boy for Years
Prosecutors say mother repeatedly beat child, stepfather told him he deserved it
Mar. 9, 2026
Drunken Man, Injured Woman Found With Child in Restroom: Des Plaines PD
Two people arrested and charged with child endangerment following incident at local business
Mar. 9, 2026
Video Shows Liquid Thrown at Chicago Dance Studio Students
Incident prompts dance studio to pledge action against hate speech and crimes
Mar. 9, 2026
Chicago Man Arrested Nearly a Year After Occupied Vehicle Shot At Near O'Hare Airport
Antonio Lewis charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle in March 2025 incident.
Mar. 9, 2026
Chicago Homicides Decline for 4th Straight Year
60 people slain in 2026 so far, continuing downward trend
Mar. 9, 2026
1 killed, 3 injured in Marquette Park rollover crash, CFD says
The Chicago Fire Department reported a fatal rollover crash in a Chicago park on Monday morning.
Mar. 9, 2026
Racial Tensions Flare at Mexican Folkloric Dance Event in Chicago
Neighbors accused of assault and making racially charged comments toward dance students and families
Mar. 9, 2026
Joliet Man Arrested for Beating Pet Rooster Outside Store
Suspect claimed he was training the rooster to defend itself, police say.
Mar. 9, 2026
Joliet Man Charged with Animal Cruelty for Allegedly Beating Pet Rooster
Witnesses say the man hit the rooster multiple times while trying to put it in a shopping cart outside a grocery store.
Mar. 9, 2026
Teen Dies in High-Speed BMW Crash in Deer Park
Lake County Sheriff says 17-year-old driver lost control and struck a tree