Illinois Crime

It turns out specialty cheese is the perfect target for shoplifters. Small enough to hide, expensive enough to matter, and always in demand.

Imagine filling up your tank and leaving, only to realize your card's been used by someone else. That's the new scam hitting Cook County gas stations.

With over 21,000 thefts reported, one car is raising eyebrows and concerns in the community.

An Illinois motorcyclist was arrested for DUI, released from jail, then arrested again just hours later after allegedly returning drunk on the same motorcycle.

Imagine trusting someone at your door, only to find out it’s a thief in disguise. Scams targeting seniors are on the rise, and it’s more concerning than ever.

When urgency meets deception, it’s a recipe for disaster. A warning from the FBI reveals a rise in sophisticated scams you need to know about.

A terrifying case out of Illinois has left a community shaken, and praising the bravery of a young man who police say saved his mother's life.

A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing Elgin man, according to the Kane County Coroner's Office.

You think pickpocketing only happens abroad? Think again—local reports show it's on the rise right here at home.

With millions lost to porch piracy, the holiday shopping spirit comes with a cautionary tale. Here’s what you need to know to protect your deliveries.