Acero charter school network plans to close seven campuses by June 2025, affecting around 2,000 students in Chicago's Latino neighborhoods, amid declining enrollment and rising costs.

A 16-year-old boy was seriously wounded in a shooting in Rogers Park, Chicago, with no suspects yet in custody.

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot while riding in a car in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The incident happened at night with no arrests made. The man later died at Stroger Hospital.

Constable Mark Herman's team apprehended Jeffrey McCown in Harris County for using fake IDs to steal a rental truck and possessing illegal prescriptions.

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a man was seriously injured in a shooting in Wonder Lake, Illinois, as per a McHenry County Sheriff’s Office press release.

Chicago Police issued an alert for armed robberies in the 16th, 17th, and 25th districts, with suspects described as Hispanic, aged 17-25, using a black handgun to rob individuals carrying bags.

A school bus crashes into a house in Skokie, causing structural damage and involving another vehicle. Details on the cause and any passengers are not yet released as the investigation continues.

An 8-year-old boy was shot in the chest in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood and is in fair condition, with police investigating and a person of interest released without charges.

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.