Drivers in Kenwood near the University of Chicago found multiple cars with smashed windows and missing steering‑wheel airbags; at least eight vehicles were counted. Police say the hits mirror a citywide trend and urge tips.

Three house fires in Aurora over the weekend displaced 16 residents, injured one person and a firefighter, and left multiple homes uninhabitable as investigators probe the causes.

Chicago buyout firm Thoma Bravo agreed to take Limerick‑based Kneat private in an all‑cash deal valuing the life‑sciences validation software maker at about C$650M.

A Chicago man is jailed after prosecutors say he forced his ex‑girlfriend into a car during a March home invasion in Addison. He faces multiple felony counts and is due in court June 9.

A stolen pickup struck an Illinois State Police squad car on the Dan Ryan in Grand Crossing early Monday; one person was arrested and taken to the hospital, investigators said.

Four burglaries were reported across Portage Park and Dunning this week; detectives described a suspect and asked residents for tips. Area 5 detectives are investigating.

A 32-year-old man was found stabbed inside a home in Auburn Gresham on Sunday night. Detectives are investigating but have released few details.

An 18-year-old woman was pushed and choked Sunday night near Lake Arlington; Arlington Heights police are asking witnesses to call 847-368-5300.

Lombard police are investigating an overnight homicide at a Yorktown-area apartment complex. Investigators say it may be domestic-related; authorities have released few details.

A new four‑year agreement approved by the city raises starting pay to $86,265 and schedules annual increases through 2029 while moving specialty pay to flat amounts.

Two separate Bronzeville shootings left seven people shot and multiple young people hospitalized. Police are investigating both scenes.

Three people were shot early Sunday in the 4600 block of S. Federal St.; an 18-year-old woman is in critical condition and two others are listed in good condition.

Aymen Hussein was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago O’Hare and had his phone inspected, Iraqi officials say; the team’s photographer was later denied entry.