Chicago man charged in 2023 deadly shooting of 3 men on SW Side
Vilmer Alcaraz, 32, of Chicago, was arrested Friday afternoon in the 5700 block of South Cicero Avenue.
One Dead, Nine Injured as Chicago Confronts Spike in Gun Violence on Summer’s Start
Chicago's summer began with a surge of gun violence, leaving one person dead and nine others injured in a series of shootings that plagued the city from Thursday evening into early Friday. The shootings spanned multiple neighborhoods, but the Englewood area was particularly afflicted, bearing the brunt of this...
Search underway for Yorkville teen missing for several days
YORKVILLE, Ill. — Authorities in Kendall County are asking for help from the public in the search for a teen girl who officers say has been missing for several days. According to Yorkville police, a search is underway for 16-year-old Aiyana Williams, who has been missing since Monday. Officers say the missing teen...
Baby born on road in Chicago suburb while mother was headed to hospital
The Palatine Fire Department responded to reports of a baby delivery Friday on Southbound Route 53 and Palatine Road. According to the fire department, paramedics were on the way to the scene when dispatched learned the baby had already been delivered without complications. When paramedics arrived, the fire...
Elgin Man Accused Of Attempted First Degree Murder After Incident In Naperville
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for an Elgin man accused of Attempt First Degree Murder. Rocky Ahmedyar, 35 (d.o.b. 3/3/1990) of the 1100 block of Spring Creek...
Man fatally shot while leaving store on South Side overnight
CHICAGO — Authorities are searching for the gunman who fatally shot a man as he was leaving a store on the South Side overnight. According to Chicago police, the incident unfolded just after 9 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of West 63rd Street in Englewood. Officers said the victim, a 32-year-old man, was walking […]
12-year-old cancer survivor granted wish to meet unicorn in Elgin: ‘They are majestical creatures’
A 12-year old cancer survivor from the Chicago area got the wish of a lifetime on Friday. Valentina Robles was able to pet and even ride a unicorn.
11-year-old boy shot in North Lawndale park, police say
A child was shot in a West Side park on Saturday evening, Chicago police said.
CTA to open four reconstructed stations on the Red Line next month
Four reconstructed CTA Red Line stations are slated to open next month after years of closure due to the Red and Purple Line Modernization Project. All four stations, Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr, will be fully accessible, according to the CTA. The temporary Argyle and Bryn Mawr stations will close with the...
Chicago Police Warn Residents After Bold Armed Robberies Across Three Neighborhoods
CHICAGO — A series of daylight armed robberies in Fulton Market, West Town, and Tri-Taylor on June 19 has prompted the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to issue an urgent community alert. Authorities are now urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity tied to the crimes. What...