Man charged in Harvey shooting that injured 11-year-old remains in custody
Willow James was riding home from school with her dad and cousin when gunshots rang out near 158th and Paulina streets.
Victims rally for hate crime charges after woman attacks, vandalizes Pilsen mural
The mural was supposed to resemble peace and love. However, the victim said she was attacked for speaking up against hate.
Matteson man charged with impersonating police officer at Chicago ICE protest
Willie Mathews Jr., 21, of Matteson, Illinois, is facing felony charges including false personation of a police officer with a weapon.
1,000 boys and men of color expected to take part in Brilliance and Excellence march against violence
The purpose is to promote antiviolence strategies and resources for the community.
Police searching for shooting suspect after SWAT standoff ends without arrest on Chicago's South Side
The standoff ended, and no one is in custody, police confirmed.
Chicago rally protests Trump's immigration policies
On Monday evening, demonstrators said Chicago police were out of line last week at a protest against ICE's detention of several people at an immigration supervision program site in the South Loop.
Man charged in connection with deadly CPD officer accidental shooting to remain in jail
Adrian Rucker, 25, of Freeport, Illinois, is facing multiple felonies, including armed violence, possession of a fraudulent ID, and possession of a firearm without a FOID card.
13-year-old charged after 15-year-old is shot near community center in Matteson
The 13-year-old suspected shooter was taken into custody about two hours later in Richton Park after a brief pursuit, police said.
Police investigating freight train burglary in Bellwood
Both Bellwood and Metra police officers were investigating how someone got into the shipping containers on the freight train.
Streamwood stabbing suspect arrested in Downers Grove
The suspect in a Streamwood stabbing that killed two sisters was arrested Sunday night in Downers Grove, police said.
Illinois lawmakers pass $55B state budget, but no mass transit funding yet
The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.
Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal stabbing of sisters in Streamwood
Police are searching for 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins after two sisters were found stabbed to death in a home in Streamwood Wednesday night.
I-88 ramp to Route 83 closed for days after semitruck crash in Oakbrook, Illinois
State police said the truck damaged the structure of the ramp, which is expected to take several days to repair.
Chicago Public Schools kids thrilled to collaborate on art project with women in South Africa
The hands-on experience introduces children to global creative traditions, builds fine motor skills, and celebrates the power of connection and compassion through craft.
Chicago summer safety program passes test with violent crime lower this Memorial Day weekend
The cooler weather could have something to do with it, but one organization made sure young men stayed occupied and out of trouble.