William Andrade from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is charged with reckless homicide following a fatal traffic accident that killed a 14-year-old boy in January.

Rain and cooler temperatures greeted Chicago commuters today, with a high chance of showers continuing into the evening. The weekend is expected to be mostly sunny and dry.

The Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash Investigators are probing a multi-car crash in Beach Park involving a GMC Acadia that hit a school bus and several other vehicles, resulting in multiple injuries.

A 13-year-old boy was found shot to death in a Joliet alley; the incident is under active investigation with no arrests made. Police are seeking information.

Borrowers duped by Prehired began receiving restitution checks from a $4.2 million disbursement, part of a $30 million settlement for deceptive lending practices.

A young man was fatally shot early Sunday in West Pullman, Chicago; he was found with a head wound and pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made yet.

A man was airlifted with serious injuries after an SUV and semi-truck collided in Harvard, with Route 173 closed for two hours during the rescue operation.

Carlos Sanchez-Roa faces charges including attempted murder of a Chicago police officer after an incident on May 31, 2025. His detention hearing is on June 2, 2025.

Chicago Police seeks help finding missing juvenile Journee Barry, last seen on May 20, 2025, in South Karlov Avenue, Chicago. She's 15, 5'5", 130lbs, with brown eyes, black hair. Public asked to call 911 with info.

The 4th annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest in Chicago features a diverse range of hot dogs, live entertainment, and a hot dog-eating contest. Attendees can vote for the Top Dog among nine vendors.

Cooler temperatures and haze persisted in Chicago on a Sunday morning, with a high-pressure system keeping the weather dry. The week ahead is expected to see soaring temperatures, gusts, and potential showers and thunderstorms.

DHS designates seven Illinois cities and most counties as "sanctuary jurisdictions," which may lead to federal funding cuts under Trump's policies. Local leaders oppose, emphasizing immigrant safety and community trust.

Seven teenagers were wounded in a drive-by shooting at an after-prom event in Auburn Gresham, Chicago; an 18-year-old is in serious condition. No arrests have been made yet.