Crime and Public Safety

Jury views footage from Andrés Vásquez’s body camera on third day of trial of man accused of killing him

July 17, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

Prosecutors opened the third day of trial for the man accused of killing Chicago Police...

July 17, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case.

July 17, 2025 at 1:42 p.m.

The Lake County Board of Commissioners approved a sheriff’s department request to upfit a SWAT...

July 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

More than 1,000 “Good Trouble Lives On” rallies are planned across the United States.

July 16, 2025 at 9:43 p.m.

A U.S. Army veteran arrested during an immigration raid at a California marijuana farm says...

July 16, 2025 at 8:37 p.m.

The Chicago City Council approved a $12.7 million payout to Jackie Wilson after he was...

July 16, 2025 at 7:58 p.m.

Another 107 people filed complaints Tuesday against the state for allegedly allowing rampant sexual abuse...

July 16, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.

Larcel Lockhart, 28, of Hammond, was sentenced to six years in jail, one in Community...

July 16, 2025 at 3:22 p.m.

An 11-year-old boy was in good condition after he was shot Tuesday afternoon in Englewood...

July 16, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

A Gary daycare worker is charged after allegedly ignoring kids and occasionally hitting them —...