Border Patrol agents in Chicago were attacked by vehicles and fired their weapons in self-defense against an armed suspect. The FBI is investigating the situation.

Two adults are in critical condition after their car crashed into Trail Creek in Michigan City. The incident happened Saturday evening; both were hospitalized. The police are investigating the crash and seeking public assistance.

A fire in Chicago's South Shore injured three people critically, with emergency services mounting a significant response and currently investigating the cause.

Two people were injured when a BMW crashed into Quick Bite restaurant in Chicago, with locals rallying to support the eatery's recovery. No citations have been issued.

Mount Greenwood residents alert after break-ins targeting work vehicles and garages, with tools stolen. Chicago PD reports groups of males in their 20s involved; advises public on safety and vigilance.

A federal agent in Chicago deployed tear gas near a grocery store and school, causing community backlash and a response from the mayor criticizing ICE's tactics.

Chicago's 12th District businesses are on high alert after multiple early morning burglaries, where a suspect breaks in and steals from cash registers.

Illinois health officials link two Legionnaires' disease cases to Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Center, prompting alerts and safety measures.

Two people were found dead from gunshot wounds in a murder-suicide in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. Police are investigating both this and a similar incident in Englewood.

A person was shot in the eye during an argument on a CTA bus in Chicago; no arrests have been made yet. The victim is in good condition; police are seeking tips.

A Crystal Lake father of five named Matthew won a $550,000 jackpot in the Lucky Day Lotto through the Illinois Lottery app.

A man died and a toddler was seriously injured in Joliet after their car collided with a semi. The crash happened on Route 53; in a separate case, a jury awarded $67 million for a 2018 crash involving a Panera Bread truck.

The Chicago Police Department reports a series of aggravated robberies in Albany Park, with businesses advised to be vigilant and maintain surveillance.