Law enforcement responded to a shooting in Wonder Lake, injuring two. The McHenry County Sheriff's Office declared no public threat and is investigating.

Illinois Commerce Commission approved new railway crossing safety measures in Northwest Illinois, with automatic warning gates to be installed at several crossings.

A chemical release at PEMEX's plant in Deer Park resulted in two deaths and 35 people needing treatment; a shutdown and shelter-in-place were enacted.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 10-year-old Malik Williams, last seen near Deneen Elementary School. He is described as 4 feet tall, with brown eyes and black hair.

A 16-year-old has been charged with armed robbery at a Chicago CTA Red Line Station. He allegedly robbed a woman with accomplices who are still at large.

The National Weather Service predicts mixed weather for Chicago, with increased fire risks due to dry conditions and gusty winds, potential thunderstorms, and hazardous lake conditions for boaters.

Warner Bros. Discovery will open a Harry Potter store in Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, offering merchandise, interactive displays, and original film props.

Mayor Tiffany Henyard is suing Dolton leaders and the Park District over a meeting she claims was improperly held, alleging it violated the Open Meetings Act.

Ashanti Randolph, 29, of Chicago, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault involving a firearm.

Englewood resident Brenda McClure, 28, has been missing since May 1, 2024. She requires medical attention and was last seen near 5500 block of S. Halsted. Police urge anyone with info to contact Area One SVU or call 911.

Chicago experiences clear skies with a high of 71 degrees, but the weekend brings potential showers and temperature drops, alongside a fire risk due to dry conditions.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is outbreaking in Midwest, hitting wildlife in Chicagoland and Michigan, with no threat to humans but fatal for deer, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago and CBS News Detroit.

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began, involving federal racketeering and bribery charges, with a focus on jury selection and the impact on state politics.