Joliet man charged with sex trafficking following undercover investigation
Further investigation revealed that Hardeman recruited the victim into commercial sex work last November.
Chilly couple of days for Chicago area before risk of severe weather to returns
Chicago and Northwest Indiana are already under an enhanced risk, level 3 out of 5, for severe storm potential Wednesday.
2 killed, 3 hurt in mass shooting in Hammond, Indiana, police say
Hammond police said a person of interest has been taken into custody in the shooting, and said his name will be released when charges are filed.
3 stabbed after argument turns into fight in Belmont Cragin neighborhood
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
1 killed, 5 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 36.
Driver critically hurt in rollover crash in Woodstock, Illinois
Just before 12:30 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of Washburn Street and Brown Street for a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment.
2 arrested in Chicago in connection to online Amazon job scam in Las Vegas
The victims were lured to a business, where they filled out paperwork and were asked to pay a $200 application fee.
Person killed in hit-and-run on Bishop Ford Freeway, ISP say
One of the occupants got out of the vehicle and was hit by another vehicle, state police said.
Driver to receive citations after crashing SUV into North Side beauty salon
Chicago police said just before 2:30 a.m., the driver, a 31-year-old man, was traveling in a gray SUV in the 3900 block of North Ashland Avenue when he attempted to make a turn southbound.
Man shot, seriously hurt while sitting on porch in Austin neighborhood
Chicago police said the 36-year-old victim was sitting on a porch when two armed men exited a vehicle, approached him, and began shooting before leaving the scene.
Man charged with attempted murder in West Englewood stabbing
Timothy Johnson, 38, was arrested Thursday afternoon in the 6200 block of South Wolcott Avenue.
Teen identified in deadly drive-by shooting in Little Village neighborhood
Chicago police said the teen was on the sidewalk when an unknown vehicle pulled up alongside him.
Man convicted on sex trafficking, kidnapping charges faces up to life in prison
A jury on Tuesday convicted Dennis Williams, 33, on all seven sex trafficking and kidnapping counts against him following a week-long trial.
CDPH has COVID-related grants cut as $125 million in federal funding pulled
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Man charged with stealing mail while possessing postal key on NW Side
Donald Hill, 35, was arrested on Thursday, March 20, in the 6900 block of West Belmont Avenue.