Orland Park Man Arrested Following Drone-Assisted Pursuit
An Orland Park man’s alleged high-speed escape attempt ended in a marsh near Schussler Park on Monday night, after police say a drone helped officers track him through the dark and thick brush. The chase followed a narcotics investigation at a nearby home where officers reported finding a large quantity of cannabis,...
Chicago Customers Say Chase Froze Thousands Of Dollars
Several Chicago-area customers say Chase suddenly locked them out of their bank accounts and kept their money on hold for weeks, leaving some scrambling to cover basic bills and family expenses. The complaints, from a Lombard man, a River North resident and other callers around the country, surfaced after local...
Man accused of high-speed chase through Chicago suburbs, fleeing police in stolen vehicle
Charles Walker, 20, of Aurora, is charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing police, and multiple traffic offenses. Police say Walker led officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen Kia, reaching speeds of about 107 MPH before the pursuit was taken over by multiple agencies. The...
Berwyn officer cited for DUI in police car crash
BERWYN, Ill. — A suburban police officer was cited for driving under the influence following a crash last month in North Riverside. The officer’s police dog was also in the car at the time. Now there are questions about why his department only notified residents after a community activist and WGN Investigates got...
A Joliet Police Sergeant Placed On Administrative Leave.
On January 12, 2026, Sergeant William Otis was placed on Administrative Leave. On January 10, 2026, the Joliet Police Department was made aware of allegations involving Sgt. Otis. The matter is being investigated by an independent agency, the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force. This is an open and ongoing...
Felon on electronic monitoring steals from Target, leads pursuit across Chicago suburbs: prosecutors
Michael Addison, 39, of DeKalb, a convicted felon already on electronic monitoring with an outstanding warrant, is charged with multiple felonies including unlawful possession of firearms, burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, retail theft, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. Police say Addison stole...
Chicago man fighting murder conviction faces another setback in court
CHICAGO - A judge on Wednesday refused to release Elias Gomez, a Chicago man convicted of murder in 1995, during a court hearing about whether his case should move toward a new trial. What we know:. Gomez has been locked up for nearly three decades after a 1995 murder conviction....
Two Illinois Restaurants Named Among America’s Best New
Esquire named two Illinois restaurants among the best new in America for 2025, spotlighting Chicago favorites Mirra and Pizz’amici.
10 students hospitalized after Will County school bus crash; other driver dead
WILL COUNTY, Ill. — A school bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning in Manhattan with 10 students on board. A driver of a sedan died, according to authorities. Authorities are currently at the scene in the 13100 block of Manhattan Monee Road. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, the crash happened at...
Husband formally charged with first-degree murder in Berrien County woman’s Chicago high-rise death
Adam Beckerink was extradited to Cook County after serving his domestic violence sentence in Berrien County.
