CPD issues alert on attempted kidnapping in Humboldt Park
Chicago police issued an alert on an attempted kidnapping on North Pulaski Road in Humboldt Park over the weekend.
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Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik, former police officer, dies
Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik, a former police officer, has died. He's being remembered as a "friend, a co-worker, a mentor."
Teen boy killed in after-prom party shooting at NW Indiana home ID'd; 2 others injured
Javon Townsend has been ID'd as the teen killed in a Pines Twp., IN shooting that injured 2 others on Liberty Ave., the La Porte County coroner said.
Family of FSU mass shooting victim files lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped shooter
Family of FSU mass shooting victim Tiru Chabba filed a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped the alleged shooter, Phoenix Ikner.
16-year-old girl, 28-year-old man charged with murder in fatal shooting of teen's family members
Star Grant and Devan Loving were charged with murder after Travis Eugene Grant, Kimberly Michelle Grant and Sharon Harwood Grant were found dead.
Man not guilty by insanity after stabbing, CPD shooting during 2022 South Side hostage situation
Romaine Heath was found not guilty by insanity after a Chicago police officer was stabbed and a 2022 shooting during a Roseland hostage situation.
Man shot in the head in South Side home, Chicago police say
A man was shot inside a home in the 4600-block of South Winchester Avenue on Monday, Chicago police said.
Thieves hit Lakeview restaurant in overnight Chicago crime, owner says
In overnight crime, thieves hit Lakeview Toons Bar & Grill on Southport Avenue on Monday. The owner shared video of the attempted ATM theft.
Judge to rule on petition for special prosecutor for 'Operation Midway Blitz' investigation
A judge is expected to rule today on whether a special prosecutor is needed to investigate alleged crimes tied to "Operation Midway Blitz."
Chicago makes official bid to host 2028 Democratic National Convention
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker are laying out their bid to DNC leadership to bring the convention back to Chicago.
Sacred Heart Church facade partially collapses during Sunday Mass in Morgan Park, officials say
Sacred Heart Church's front facade partially collapsed during Sunday Mass in Morgan Park, Chicago officials said.
3 garages destroyed by fire on Northwest Side, Chicago fire officials say
Three garages were destroyed by fires Sunday on North Lowell Avenue on the Northwest Side, Chicago Fire Department officials said.
Mother speaks out after 18-year-old basketball player shot to death on Uber ride in Garfield Park
The mother of 18-year-old basketball player Damarion Johnson is speaking out after the deadly Chicago shooting during an Uber ride in Garfield Park.
18-year-old Chicago cancer patient dies day after reunion in Mexico with parents detained by ICE
Chicago-born son Kevin Gonzalez, 18, died from stage 4 colon cancer a day after reuniting with his parents, once detained by ICE, in Mexico.
Little Italy priest being investigated for alleged 'improper conversations' with minors, women
St. Francis of Assisi Chicago priest Jose Molina is being investigated, Cardinal Blase Cupich said in a letter to parishioners.
New Jersey mom hits jackpot at casino slots, wins over $100K
A mom from New Jersey took home more than flowers for Mother's Day 2026 -- she won over $100,000 at a casino in Atlantic City, NJ over the weekend.
NTSB gathering details about Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit, killed person in Denver
The NTSB is gathering details about the Frontier Airlines Denver incident. Flight 4345 was evacuated after the jet hit a person at the Denver airport.
Developmentally disabled woman raped, gave birth; family sues state of Maryland, group home operator
A family is suing the state and Dominion Resource Center after a developmentally disabled woman was raped and gave birth in Baltimore, Maryland.
Possible boat explosion in Miami sends several to the hospital: Fire officials
Several people were rushed to a hospital following a possible boat explosion near Miami Saturday afternoon, fire officials said.
Juvenile killed, 2 others shot in NW Indiana home, sheriff's office says
A juvenile was killed and two others were shot in the 1700-Block of Liberty Avenue in Indiana, Porter County Sheriff's Police said.
Our Chicago: Calls For Change To The Safe-T Act
The killing of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and the wounding of his partner, have prompted calls for changes to the Illinois Safe-T Act.
Cary 19-year-old killed in apparent drive-by shooting in West Lawn identified by officials
Giovannie E. Vargas of Cary was identified as the 19-year-old killed in a drive-by shooting on 69th Street in Chicago, officials said.
Bronzeville church to distribute free gas cards after Sunday services
Citypoint Community Church said they will distribute $25 gas cards to people who attend morning services on Mother's Day.
Chicago runners raise money for spinal cord research in Wings for Life World Run 2026
Hundreds of athletes participated in the Wings for Life World Run 2026 on Sunday in Chicago.