Chicago's Type O blood supply is critically low this summer; local centers are asking donors — especially Type O and platelet donors — to make appointments now.

A 31-year-old man was found shot inside a home in Austin; Area 4 detectives are investigating and asking neighbors for tips and video.

A 27-year-old Pingree Grove woman was killed in a hit-and-run on U.S. Route 20 in Hampshire; police closed the roadway and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 45-year-old man was found with stab wounds on a South Austin sidewalk early Sunday and was taken to Loyola University Medical Center; detectives are investigating.

Video shows fireworks displays in Bridgeview and nearby suburbs spiraling out of control Saturday night, prompting emergency responses and safety warnings. Officials remind residents to leave pyrotechnics to professionals.

A 33-year-old man was found shot to death on a West Garfield Park sidewalk early Sunday. Two nearby shootings wounded at least seven people, police say.

Don Harmon accepted $50,000 from the parent company of Modo in January; the Illinois Gaming Board later sent Modo a cease-and-desist and Harmon says he’ll donate the funds.

A driver died after two crashes closed westbound I‑88 near Winfield Road late Saturday, and state police say the deadly collision was a rear‑end after an earlier crash.

Morning fog will slow commutes in Chicago on Sunday, with showers likely before 1 p.m. and a localized flooding risk in low areas. Expect highs near 74°F.

A 26-year-old woman shot during a July 2025 Simeon reunion after‑party has reportedly died, renewing grief and questions about safety at alumni gatherings.

Lake Ellyn Park was closed and the Freedom Four run canceled July 4 after a police investigation. Authorities say there is no active safety threat.

Heavy rain flooded I‑94's Bishop Ford early Saturday, forcing an ISP trooper to rescue a driver and snarling holiday travel on Chicago's South Side.

A 47-year-old woman died early July 4 after disarming an armed man and shooting herself on the 5000 block of W. Sunnyside Ave in Jefferson Park. CPD has labeled the death a homicide as Area Five detectives investigate.