A former UIC Medical Center nurse was awarded $3.9 million after being wrongfully accused of assaulting an infant in her care in 2016 and cleared in 2018.

A 13-year-old boy was critically injured in a Chicago hit-and-run. The same driver hit a Nissan with four people, causing non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made.

Illinois AG Raoul charges Lake County man Edwin Lara with FOID card application deception, including forgery and unlawful violation charges. Lara pleads not guilty and could face up to 7 years if convicted.

The Chicago Police are searching for Angel Tuntiak Mashiant Pitiur, 37, missing since May 25, last seen wearing a dark hat, blue hoodie, black sweatpants, and white shoes.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has committed $5 million through the Back to Business program to aid 151 local chambers of commerce recover from the COVID-19 pandemic's financial impact.

A semi-truck crashed into an apartment building in Grundy County, prompting evacuations. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting residents.

Houston Police are looking for a suspect in the fatal shooting of Fernando Villarreal on the Gulf Freeway and have released surveillance photos for public assistance.

A South Loop man faces charges, including attempted murder, after several violent assaults on Chicago's CTA Green Line, which resulted in severe injuries to victims. He remains in custody with increasing concerns over public transportation safety.

Chicago PD warns businesses in Area Two of rooftop break-ins and advises preventative measures, including well-lit properties, securing entries, and preserving surveillance footage.

Chicago's zoning committee is reviewing a citywide proposal to legalize additional dwelling units (ADUs), following a pilot that issued permits for 250 ADUs, as the city seeks to address housing needs.

Portage Park in Chicago opens a shelter for asylum seekers, managed by the Zakat Foundation, which is entirely funded by the foundation and not the city. The shelter is in St. Bartholome Parish and will house around 300 migrants.

A 19-year-old woman was fatally shot while driving in Chicago, leading to a crash that injured three others. The assailant in a silver SUV escaped; no arrests have been made.

A 33-year-old man was stabbed in the arm exiting a Loop business and was subsequently hospitalized with stable condition; police have no suspects yet.