A 26-year-old woman was killed and three others hospitalized after a head-on crash Sunday on the 6300-block of South Richards Drive in Jackson Park, police say.

Johnny Robinson, 32, was arrested and charged in a July 29, 2024 Washington Heights shooting that left a man seriously injured. He's due in Cook County court Sunday.

UIC issued a campuswide alert Saturday after a hazardous-material incident on West Taylor Street. Crews later secured the scene and said there were no injuries.

A Will County judge found the Joliet crime lab violated a court order and destroyed DNA evidence tied to a handgun trigger, creating a major setback for prosecutors in the Hansen case.

DuPage prosecutors say a Hanover Park man held his girlfriend captive and inflicted months of physical and sexual abuse; he was arrested in Syracuse and remains jailed.

Thick plumes rose from a warehouse on Chicago’s Lower West Side Saturday morning; officials say details remain limited.

Kamilla Cardoso went a perfect 13-for-13 and scored 30 as the Chicago Sky routed the Portland Fire 124-94 in a night of franchise and league records. Courtney Vandersloot returned and the offense looked reborn.

A Rogers Park tenant says he woke to rats chewing his face while he slept; neighbors say the unionized building has battled rodents for months.

A 36-year-old woman was killed Friday in Humboldt Park after a fight at Chicago and Homan turned into gunfire. Police detained a 27-year-old and recovered a firearm.

A Portage police pursuit ended at Willowcreek Road and U.S. 6 Friday, injuring four people; the driver was ejected and airlifted. Police say they are investigating.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening a Logan Square location near the Blue Line, promising a big grand opening with discounts and free smoothies. The 1,800‑sq‑ft shop will hire about 15 people.

Volare is opening a pickup-only Gold Coast outpost that will focus on pizza and pasta to speed carryout orders. The founder signed a five-year lease for the 1,100‑sq‑ft site.

Kroger says the Mariano’s at 6655 Grand Ave. in Gurnee will close on July 17; affected employees are being offered transfer opportunities.