A 20-year-old St. Charles man was indicted after a Sept. 5 crash in Geneva that killed an elderly couple. Prosecutors allege he was driving as fast as 119 mph and stole the BMW he was driving.

A 44-year-old man was shot while sitting in his car on the 1600 block of East 95th Street; he later died at a South Side hospital.

A 57-year-old woman died after falling from a boat while it was docking on Lake Geneva in Fontana; state and local authorities are investigating.

Officers from the 12th District say they recovered a firearm and took one person into custody near 1800 S. Morgan Street. Beat 1263E is credited with the recovery.

A JetBlue red-eye from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Chicago O'Hare after a cabin odor was reported. The FAA says it is investigating.

An OIG audit says Chicago’s finance department can’t account for at least $8.1 billion in unpaid fines, fees and utility bills.

A 39-year-old man was shot in the mouth while sitting in his car on Chicago's Far South Side. Area Two detectives are investigating.

U.S. Steel says it will restart the tin mill at Gary Works, bringing roughly 225 jobs and restoring domestic tin-plate capacity as trade and supply issues simmer.

The group behind Adalina filed for a liquor license to open Arla, a rooftop restaurant at 15 E Oak with plans for an outdoor patio and skyline views. Local filings and reporting identify the sixth floor as the site.

At 17 weeks pregnant, Brionna Johnson had a 27‑pound fibroid removed at Loretto Hospital; doctors say her pregnancy and fertility were preserved.

Chicago police praised 11th District officers after the department said detectives quickly apprehended two people in a murder investigation. The post linked to a 'full story' but gave few details.

U of I and IBM renewed the Discovery Accelerator Institute to expand AI, quantum and supercomputing research across Illinois with new projects and student externships.

The Illinois Senate voted unanimously to create statewide age, speed and registration rules for high‑speed e‑bikes and e‑scooters. The measure now moves to the House with an early‑2027 effective date on the table.