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A man with a history of violent crimes and sexual assault allegations is now accused of following a 54-year-old woman home from a restaurant and attacking her inside the stairwell of her Gold Coast apartment building. John Mays Jr., 31, was detained by Judge Rivanda Doss Beal after being charged...

‘Jugging’ is a modern robbery technique where criminals target individuals after they withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. Thieves usually surveil financial institutions and wait for someone they suspect is carrying a significant sum. The perpetrators then follow their target—sometimes for miles—and attack when the...

An explosion and fire destroyed a gas station in the west suburbs, police said. Video showed large flames erupting from a gas line as nearby residents were ordered to evacuate.

A 2-year-old girl who was kidnapped amid an armed robbery in Chicago on Wednesday morning has now been found safe, police said.

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Chicago's chief financial officer discussed the city's financial challenges during an interview Tuesday with Bloomberg, explaining a property tax increase is "likely" to plug the large hole in the 2026 budget. "We haven't laid out our proposed budget for 2026, but we have a very significant budget deficit. The press...

State Sen. Jil Tracy is reminding residents of the 50th District who are planning to travel to Chicago that she can help with free access to more than a dozen museums and parks.

In a recent turn of events, a Cook County man found himself facing serious charges after attempting to shake off the police in what ended as a high-speed chase through residential streets. Jeremiah Funches, 21, was detained pre-trial as decided by Judge Joshua Dieden, following charges that included unlawful...

DES PLAINES, Ill. - A man was found shot to death inside a car Wednesday afternoon in suburban Des Plaines. Police officers responded around 4:25 p.m. to the 900 block of North Avenue, where they found a man who had been shot to death in a car parked on the street.

CHICAGO - For the 18th time, businessman Willie Wilson said he will give out thousands of dollars worth of free gas and groceries to people in Chicago and suburban Hinsdale this weekend amid increasing prices for basic needs. It's the latest giveaway by the wealthy philanthropist and multi-time Chicago mayoral...