Chicago's 3rd District reports armed robberies, with incidents on South Shore and near Jackson Park, involving three masked suspects. Police urge vigilance and caution.

Two people were injured when a car crashed into a house in Orland Park, with both drivers hospitalized in stable condition; no other injuries reported.

Chicago expects persistent showers into Saturday and chilly temperatures, with a chance of rain and snow on Monday and a significant flooding threat in surrounding regions.

Chicago Police have issued an alert for missing 64-year-old Alexander Leonard, last seen in Chicago on April 1st.

Knox County man William A. Peck pleads guilty to solicitation of child pornography, with Illinois AG Kwame Raoul confirming the collaborative law enforcement effort.

Kwame Raoul leads a coalition of 19 attorneys general suing President Trump over an executive order they argue is an unconstitutional voter rights crackdown.

Chicago Police announce a DUI Saturation Patrol in Jefferson Park from April 5 at 6 p.m. to April 6 at 2 a.m., targeting impaired driving and other traffic violations.

A $349 million Mega Millions ticket remains unclaimed in Illinois; it was purchased at Casey's General Store in Cortland. The winner, still unknown, has one year to claim the prize.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's mass firing of federal probationary employees, requiring 20 agencies to halt terminations and follow proper procedures.

Chicago PD has alerted Greater Grand Crossing to a series of armed robberies targeting food delivery workers. Two masked males with a handgun are involved in the incidents. Residents are advised to be vigilant and report suspicious activities.

Closure is brought to the 1983 disappearance of Karen Schepers as diver locates her car in Fox River; family thanks Elgin police and Chaos Divers for their diligence.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 5-year-old girl, Blessen Turner, from South Side Chicago; last seen in a school uniform and rainbow Mickey Mouse sweatshirt.

Anticipated severe weather bypassed Chicago, with only heavy rain and wind damage in northwest Indiana. Calmer, chilly conditions are expected with a chance of rain and possibly snow into the next week.