Chicago waiving city vehicle sticker penalties for all drivers in April
The office of the Chicago City Clerk is calling next month Amnesty April.
Sex offender arrested in Joliet for taking photos of boys at swimming pool
Police said Farrell Theis was restocking vending machines at the Joliet Park District building last month when a staffer caught him taking pictures of high school boys using the swimming pool.
3 teens charged with carjacking 61-year-old man in South Chicago
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Girl, 17, charged with three robberies on CTA Red Line since September
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Smash and grab burglars break into marijuana dispensary in Jefferson Park
Officers said the storage area where marijuana products are stored at the dispensary was not breached, and it didn't appear the burglars got any money.
Bones found in car found in Fox River belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983
Schepers was last seen on April 16, 1983, when she left a bar in nearby Carpentersville after a party with her co-workers.
SUV slams into Corner Bakery after car crash in the Loop
A Toyota Camry ran a red light at Washington and Wells, hitting a Toyota RAV4, which ended up hitting a nearby Corner Bakery.
Two "faulty" tornado sirens found in Highland, Ind., after Wednesday storms
"It was also discovered there was an issue with the communication to the 911 Center," police said.
Chicago police warn of 15 vehicle break-ins early Saturday on Northwest Side
A group of four to five people broke into at least 15 vehicles in the Norwood Park and O'Hare neighborhoods
Pedestrian gates installed at Barrington railroad crossing
Marin Lacson, a student at Barrington High School, was walking to school on Jan. 25, 2024, when she was hit by a Metra train at the crossing on Main Street.
Man charged with leaving gun unattended before two sons were shot as he slept
Derrick Taylor, 32, has been charged with child endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing in Albany Park
Irving Martinez-Hernandez, 30, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old Juan Carlos Tello-Suarez.
Feds seize $214M after 7 charged in "pump and dump" investment fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors said seven foreign nationals falsely promised significant returns on investments in their company, and dumped their own shares of stock after the price went up.
Elgin church damaged by storms to move services to temporary new home
First United Methodist Church will hold worship services at Cornerstone UMC until further notice.
2 found dead in home in West Englewood
Two males of unknown age were found unresponsive inside a home in the 6100 block of South Justine Street.