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20-year-old man charged in deadly Geneva car crash

Charles T. Rodgers allegedly drove stolen BMW at 119 mph, killing elderly couple

Hundreds March in Pilsen, Demand Answers in Unsolved Fatal Hit-and-Run

Marcela Herrera, 22, was killed in a hit-and-run nine months ago, and her family is still seeking justice.

Two Injured Trying to Rescue Cats in Beach Park House Fire

Elderly residents suffer burns and smoke inhalation, but cats found dead in blaze.

Ottawa Man Charged in Saturday Shooting

Suspect faces multiple felonies including aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge near a school.

Armed Carjacking and Attempted Robbery in Chicago

Suspects remain at large after targeting Lyft driver and taco stand

Shooting Under Investigation In Orland Hills

Police warn of road closures as detectives probe incident

Chicago teen charged in 2025 Austin shooting

Semaj Hampton, 19, faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges

Man Fatally Shot on Front Porch in West Garfield Park

Chicago police investigate shooting that left 30-year-old victim dead

30-Year-Old Man Killed in West Garfield Park Porch Shooting

Chicago police investigating fatal incident on Sunday afternoon

Driver dies in fiery crash in Archer Heights

Speeding vehicle collides with another car, causing fatal fire

Driver dies in fiery crash in Archer Heights

Speeding Jeep Cherokee collides with turning Honda Pilot, causing fatal fire

Driver killed in high-speed crash on Chicago's Southwest Side

The male driver slammed into another car before hitting a tree and fence, police say.

Two Teens Shot During Argument on Chicago's South Side

Victims, ages 18 and 17, were traveling in a car when they got into a verbal altercation with three unknown offenders.

Man Charged in Execution-Style Killing of Momence Bar Owner Now Faces Federal Crimes

Julius Burkes accused of murdering Courtney Drysdale at her bar in February, now hit with federal charges.

White Brothers Charged With Hate Crimes After Alleged Attack on Black Fishermen

Shots fired during confrontation in Illinois park, one brother wounded

Three Killed, One Critically Injured in Chicago Mass Shooting

Brazen daytime attack leaves community devastated and searching for answers

Car Crashes Into Culver's Parking Lot, Hits Multiple Vehicles

The driver was uninjured after the vehicle went airborne and struck a tree, light pole, and parked cars.

Deadly Quadruple Shooting Near West Garfield Park Barbershop

Authorities identify one victim as 32-year-old Rickia Williams, two others also killed in the attack.

Gunman carjacked victim during auto test drive, then crashed in front of passing patrol car: CPD

A 22-year-old Chicago man posed as a potential car buyer to carjack the vehicle's owner at gunpoint, then crashed moments later in front of a Chicago police patrol car.

Woman Shot During Fight with Security Guard in Chicago

Incident occurred in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the city's South Side.