A 39-year-old man was fatally shot in the head in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. No suspects have been detained, and police are seeking community tips.

Jesse Landers from Danville was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing of John Carmean after witnesses linked him to the crime. Attorney General Raoul expressed hope for closure.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for 25-year-old Herschell Lewis, last seen in the area of S. Aberdeen St., who requires medication and may be confused.

Chicago police responded to an armed person in South Chicago; the suspect with a knife advanced on an officer and was shot, critically injured, and taken to hospital. An investigation is underway.

Chicago Police warn of a series of armed and strongarm robberies in Lake View East and Gold Coast, advising vigilance post-tavern visits and during rideshare waits.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns of increasing ticket scams targeting consumers looking to attend spring and summer events, advising caution and verification of sellers.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is appointing Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as CEO of the Chicago Park District, with a focus on equitable community investment and tackling issues like homelessness.

Illinois law is non-retroactive on banning life sentences without parole for those under 21, affecting inmates like Cleodious Schoffner, convicted at 20 for a double murder as an accomplice and ineligible for relief despite judicial reforms.

The Illinois Department of Revenue maintains Warren County's property assessment multiplier at 1.0000, ensuring fair tax distribution across local districts.

A juvenile was arrested for a string of robberies and aggravated batteries on Chicago trains, with multiple victims on January 5, 2025. He faces felony charges.

A multi-vehicle crash in McHenry County, involving a Chevrolet Equinox, a Ford Van, and a Honda CRV, resulted in several injuries, with a teenage driver in critical condition.

Doug Scott has been reappointed as Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission by Governor JB Pritzker, with the Senate confirming his five-year term.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a new property assessment equalization factor of 0.9455 for Bond County homeowners to ensure fair property value assessments.