Man charged after setting his belongings, himself on fire on CTA Blue Line train
A man stood charged with arson and criminal damage to property Sunday after police said he set himself on fire on a CTA Blue Line train last week.
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing 14-Year-Old Perla Alvarez
The Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for 14-year-old Perla Alvarez, who was last seen on December 19, 2025. Reports say she was last observed at approximately 4:00 PM, leaving the McDonald's restaurant located at 2317 N Cicero in Chicago, IL. Perla is described as a Hispanic female, standing 5 feet 2...
Suspect charged in bottle attacks on CTA has troubling pattern of violent behavior
A 19-year-old tourist was speaking out on Monday, days after she was attacked on the CTA Red Line in the Loop. The woman now charged has a history of violent encounters on public transit.
Two 15-year-olds charged in beating of 62-year-old man on CTA bus, police say
The victim's nephew told ABC7 that his uncle suffered severe head injuries and had to be put in a medically induced coma.
6 alleged members of Chicago gang indicted in 13 murders, CTA bus shooting, more:...
A federal grand jury indicted six alleged members and associates of a Chicago street gang for participating in a criminal organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois said in a news release Monday.
Our Chicago: Managing your mental well-being during the holidays and into winter
A Gallup poll found that nearly half of all Americans report that they are frequently stressed. That's up from 40% in the mid-1990s.
Men, boys meet to address mental health challenges at South Side breakfast event
Fellowshipping with one another on the city's South Side, boys and men are sitting down to talk about a pressing issue that often goes undiscussed.
‘I go with a shepherd’s heart’: Bishop Hicks speaks on being named to lead...
In his first TV interview in Chicago since being named leader of the New York Archdiocese, Bishop Ronald Hicks join ABC7 from the Blanchette Catholic Center in Crest Hill.
Missing Justice man found dead in Willow Springs
WILLOW SPRINGS, Ill. — A man reported missing in Justice last month was found dead Saturday morning in Willow Springs. Christian Doss, 21, was last seen around Nov. 8 at 1 Hickory Trace Drive in Justice. Justice police previously told WGN News extensive searches were conducted for him without luck. Doss’ body was...
FBI Chicago offers $10K reward in hunt for murder suspect Antonio Stigler
CHICAGO - FBI Chicago is turning up the heat in the search for one of its most wanted fugitives. FOX 32’s Anita Blanton has the exclusive on the latest developments in the hunt for 32-year-old Antonio Stigler. What we know:. Stigler is wanted by the FBI for allegedly committing...
