Suburban Chicago man who attempted to detonate explosive device in Loop sentenced
A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to federal prison Friday after he tried to detonate what he believed was a car bomb outside a Loop bar in 2012, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Illinois man arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills: 'Another drug dealer off our streets'
An Illinois man was arrested this week after an investigation uncovered his alleged involvement in selling fentanyl and other drugs.
Beware of fake USPS text scams. Here's what you need to know
The U.S. Postal Service is warning customers about scammers sending fake text messages about package deliveries to get their personal information.
Letter carrier shot in Chicago
There was a heavy police presence in West Pullman Friday afternoon after a USPS letter carrier was shot.
American journalist gets 16 years behind bars in Russia
The lengthy prison sentence comes after the journalist was found guilty of espionage.
Gunman robs Naperville business and employee, escapes on foot: police
Naperville police are searching for an offender who robbed a business and employee at gunpoint early Friday.
Chicago boy, 3, reported missing after alleged abduction by mother: police
Chicago police are searching for a 3-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted by his own mother.
Suburban man's mother walked in as he stabbed girlfriend to death: prosecutors
A Villa Park man was arrested this week after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death during an argument.
35-year-old man struck by gunfire on Kedzie in Logan Square
A man was shot in Logan Square early Friday.
4 charged with robbing 60-year-old at gunpoint in Sheridan Park
Two men and two teens were charged in connection with an armed robbery Wednesday night in the Sheridan Park neighborhood.
Girl, 9, critically hurt in hit-and-run on Chicago's South Side
A driver ran a red light and critically injured a 9-year-old girl who was crossing the street Thursday night on Chicago's South Side.
Wicker Park shooting: 3 wounded in drive by
Three men were wounded in a drive-by shooting Friday morning in the Wicker Park neighborhood.
Downers Grove medical equipment boutique fraudulently acquired $1.8M from healthcare programs: prosecutors
The office manager of a medical equipment boutique has been charged with seven counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly billing private insurers for products that were never sold.
Luis Moyotl: Missing Aurora boy safely located, police say
A missing 7-year-old Aurora boy who is deaf and has autism was safely located late Thursday night, police said.
Schaumburg man sentenced to 26 years after committing armed robbery while out on bail: officials
A Schaumburg man was sentenced Thursday to 26 years in prison for robbing two cellphone stores at gunpoint, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Chicago faith leaders urge action on gun violence after 100 shot over July 4th weekend
The Faith Coalition is calling for the creation of an Office of Gun Violence Reduction, a focus they have maintained through the past three administrations.
Suburban man arrested for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in road rage incident: police
A suburban man is behind bars for fatally shooting a 3-year-old boy during a road rage incident in September 2022, according to Chicago police.
Trump rally shooting: What we know about the victims
One person who was present at former President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday was killed, and two spectators were critically wounded, according to authorities.
Sonya Massey murder: Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.