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A Metra train line was delayed Saturday evening after a crash in the north suburbs, officials said.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) — Multiple agencies continue to search for Johnell Smith III after he escaped from the custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. A $5,000 reward is being offered for Smith’s arrest, with Crime Stoppers contributing $1,500 and a private fund adding $3,500. Smith...

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and Aurora University are hosting a summit to help community members recognize the signs of human trafficking, support survivors, and learn how to report suspicious activity.

JOLIET, Ill. - An 18-year-old was arrested and charged after allegedly burglarizing three businesses in the same day, according to Joliet Police. Jalen Davis, 18, of Joliet, has been charged with three counts of burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal damage to property, and obstructing identification. On...

Chicago resident Lawrence Reed has been charged with terrorism after he allegedly set a woman on fire on a Chicago train. The U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois announced on Wednesday, November 19 that Reed, 50, has been charged with "committing a terrorist attack against a mass transportation...

This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Border Chief Defends Chicago Tactics Amid Outrage. The recent operation, "Midway Blitz," led by CBP Commander Gregory Bovino in Chicago, has sparked a heated debate among the public. The operation, which resulted in about...

NEW YORK — A night out with friends took a turn for the worse when a New York woman claimed a bartender threw a receipt and pen at her after she chose not to leave a tip due to what she described as “rude service.”. TikTok creator Brooke...

A Chicago mom named Corshawnda Hatter was attacked on November 17, 2025, along with her two little kids, earlier this week, and now people are trying to cash in on her pain with fake GoFundMe pages. By Friday morning, scammers had already set up several phony fundraisers pretending to be...

A driver was injured and a woman standing nearby was killed as shots were fired Friday night at a gas station on the city's South Side, police said.

People have different ways of helping those in need. When someone encounters a homeless person, they might offer food, clothes, shelter, or even a little money. Apparently, there are far more “creative” options out there, though not necessarily safe ones. That became clear when an unhinged Chicago TikToker...