A 17-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting near Chicago's 31st Street Beach after an altercation erupted into gunfire on Wednesday night. No arrests have been made.

A 56-year-old Rockford woman, Jessica Barrera, was sentenced to 32 months for straw purchasing firearms for her son, a crime highlighted by federal authorities.

Jerome Purdis from Englewood, Chicago, is an endangered missing person since June 8. He is 5'6", with distinctive long dreadlocks, last seen in a blue GAP sweater and black shorts. Police seek public assistance.

Chicago protest against ICE resulted in 17 arrests with 4 facing felony charges, including aggravated battery and property damage. Thousands participated, with one injured by a car driving through the crowd.

Peoria city council approves joining an initiative to potentially bring river cruising back to the Illinois River, boosting both the ecosystem and the economy.

Illinois awards $1.35 million to local manufacturers through the Made in Illinois Grant Program to enhance innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness, supporting the state's manufacturing economy.

Caleb Williams, a Chicago Bears quarterback, is recognized for extra dedication in mastering the playbook during voluntary OTAs, focusing on various throws and red zone passing.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert following a series of burglaries targeting small businesses in the Chicago Loop area, with incidents reported on W. Madison St and N Wells St. A male suspect in a gray hoodie is being sought.

Chicago is set for warm weather with temperatures near 90 degrees, while forecasts predict minimal rainfall through Monday night. Occasional showers or storms may occur, with a mostly dry and warm holiday weekend ahead.

A woman was seriously injured and ejected from her car in a rollover crash at Spalding and Glen Oak in Peoria; two others sustained minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Aurora chiropractor Murtaza Hameed faces 13 new charges of sexual assault involving victims from pre-adolescent to adults, reported by NBC Chicago and ABC 7 Chicago. Released on monitoring, he awaits court on July 8.

Chicago Police seek help finding Brian Brooks, 27, missing since June 7 from the 400 block of W. 97th Pl. He's bald with brown eyes, 5'7", and weighs about 200 lbs.

A man was injured in a drive-by paintball shooting on Chicago's Near North Side and was hospitalized but is expected to recover. No arrests have been made yet.