Video shows fireworks displays in Bridgeview and nearby suburbs spiraling out of control Saturday night, prompting emergency responses and safety warnings. Officials remind residents to leave pyrotechnics to professionals.

A 33-year-old man was found shot to death on a West Garfield Park sidewalk early Sunday. Two nearby shootings wounded at least seven people, police say.

Don Harmon accepted $50,000 from the parent company of Modo in January; the Illinois Gaming Board later sent Modo a cease-and-desist and Harmon says he’ll donate the funds.

A driver died after two crashes closed westbound I‑88 near Winfield Road late Saturday, and state police say the deadly collision was a rear‑end after an earlier crash.

Morning fog will slow commutes in Chicago on Sunday, with showers likely before 1 p.m. and a localized flooding risk in low areas. Expect highs near 74°F.

A 26-year-old woman shot during a July 2025 Simeon reunion after‑party has reportedly died, renewing grief and questions about safety at alumni gatherings.

Lake Ellyn Park was closed and the Freedom Four run canceled July 4 after a police investigation. Authorities say there is no active safety threat.

Heavy rain flooded I‑94's Bishop Ford early Saturday, forcing an ISP trooper to rescue a driver and snarling holiday travel on Chicago's South Side.

A 47-year-old woman died early July 4 after disarming an armed man and shooting herself on the 5000 block of W. Sunnyside Ave in Jefferson Park. CPD has labeled the death a homicide as Area Five detectives investigate.

Surveillance footage prompted the felony arrest of a Park Ridge Kiddie Academy employee after a 4-year-old was allegedly struck. The worker faces aggravated-battery charges and is due in Skokie court.

Showers and thunderstorms likely in Chicago Saturday, July 4, with gusty winds and locally heavy rain. Expect pockets of street flooding and plan indoor alternatives.

A 56-year-old man was found dead in Back of the Yards after a suspected dog attack. Police say a preliminary investigation points to injuries from a dog and detectives are investigating.

A 52-year-old man was found unresponsive early Friday on South Canalport Avenue in Pilsen; detectives have opened a homicide investigation and no arrests have been reported.