Facebook Marketplace robbery scheme ends with probation for South Side man
A South Side man accused of working with accomplices to lure three people into a robbery through an advertisement on Facebook Marketplace has been sentenced to probation. On June 28 last year, a man arranged to buy a Yamaha motorcycle from a Facebook account using the name “Larry West” and agreed to complete the...
Chicago-area man sold nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills to undercover detectives: officials
LAKE COUNTY, Ill - A North Chicago man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl following an undercover investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. What we know:. Alfredo E. Rollins, 47, pleaded guilty on Dec. 16 to distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl...
Community rallies around west suburban restaurant owner after cancer diagnosis
A community is rallying together to help a west suburban restaurant owner diagnosed with cancer.
Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help in Search for Missing Woman, Tanisha Riley
The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a missing woman, Tanisha Riley, 46, who was reported missing from the area of 2200 W 69th Street in Chicago. Detailed information about her disappearance was published on the Chicago Police Department's website on December 29th. Riley is described as a 5-foot-3...
Florida Braces for Rare New Year’s Eve Arctic Blast as Wind Chills Drop Into...
FLORIDA — A powerful Arctic air mass is pushing deep into the Sunshine State ahead of New Year’s Eve, bringing unusually cold wind chills that will stretch from North Florida all the way into South Florida and the Everglades, according to the latest forecast data. The wind-chill map...
Man beaten, robbed inside Bally’s casino in Chicago’s River North neighborhood
A man was beaten and robbed inside the Bally's casino in Chicago's River North neighborhood early Monday morning, days before the casino is set to host a large New Year's Eve event. Around 2 a.m., a 25-year-old man was inside the Bally's casino on the 600 block of North Wabash...
3 men charged with stealing packages from moving freight train in Englewood
Three men have been charged with breaking into a moving freight train in Chicago and stealing several packages earlier this month in the Englewood neighborhood.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on return of feds, possible reelection run
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago about the return of federal immigration agents to the city and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Man battered, robbed inside Bally’s casino in River North: Chicago police
A 25-year-old man was battered and robbed early Monday morning inside a River North business, Chicago police said.
Urgent Search Continues for Missing 21-Year-Old Deangela Townes in Chicago
The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for missing 21-year-old Deangela Townes, who was last in contact with friends and family on December 5, 2025. Described as having a medium brown complexion, brown eyes, and unspecified hair length or style, Townes stands at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs...
