Illinois

Robbery - Theft 14 hours ago

More Venezuelan migrants residing in Chicago caught stealing from suburban Macy’s store, authorities say

A Macy's store in Oak Brook, Illinois, was once again the target of retail theft by Venezuelan migrants who are residing in Chicago, authorities said.

Crime 2 days ago

Jussie Smollett's conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollet had his conviction upheld by an Illinois appeals court after he staged a hate crime and filed a false police report to the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago 3 days ago

Chicago residents rail against planned migrant shelter

Chicago residents are opposed to the construction of a new migrant encampment in Brighton Park, raising concerns about crime, safety and contaminated soil at the site.

Chicago 3 days ago

Chicago-area couple enlisted children in retail theft scheme at suburban Macy's store, authorities say

Police in Oak Brook, Illinois, took a couple into custody after they allegedly used young children to help them steal merchandise from a Macy's store.

Illinois 4 days ago

2 charged in shooting of suburban Chicago officer near crash scene

Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, Illinois, and Luis Gonzalez, 22, of Chicago, have been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Bedford Park police officer.

Robbery - Theft 5 days ago

Venezuelan migrants caught stealing from retailers in Chicago suburbs, authorities say

Police in the Chicago suburbs have arrested five Venezuelan migrants in a matter of two days for allegedly stealing merchandise from retailers.

Lottery 6 days ago

Cashier's mistake leads to Illinois man winning $25,000 a year for life

An Illinois man won $25,000 a year for life after purchasing a lottery ticket in Michigan even though the retailer accidentally printed the wrong ticket.

True Crime November 26

Case of missing Tennessee woman, whose head was found 30 years ago, still haunts family: ‘We need answers’

Laurah Norton, co-creator of "The Fall Line," has written a new book, "Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless."

HEALTH November 23

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.

Illinois November 21

Chicago-area man allegedly attacked estranged wife, shoved chemical-doused rag into mouth: officials

A suburban Chicago man is in jail after he allegedly attacked his estranged wife and shoved her face into a chemical-doused rag, police said.