Illinois Crime

A new holiday scam in Illinois combines an old-school method combined with new technology.

Illinois police are on the lookout for a grandpa who was seen naked at a neighborhood bowling alley.

If you're someone in Illinois who puts out decorations for the different holidays throughout the year, I have an important warning for you.

After investigating a string of cemetery robberies, the Illinois police were able to finally arrest the suspect.

A man in Illinois got extremely drunk at a golf course and got himself into some serious trouble with the police.

When you hear about an attack with a deadly weapon in Illinois a samurai sword is not the typical thing you expect to be included in the story.

When examining violent crime rates nationwide, the data reveals some interesting trends, including a surprising find about Illinois. Despite its reputation, Illinois' violent crime rate isn’t as high as one might expect, shedding new light on the state’s safety compared to others.

Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday.

For as long as there have been vehicles, there have been vehicles stolen. Rates of car theft go up, they go down, but they never go away. Let's take a look at what vehicles car thieves in Illinois prefer stealing over all the others out there.

Will crime increase with Illinois' new SAFE-T Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2023? A legal expert says not necessarily.