The body of a missing kayaker was found in the Fox River after an accident occurred while night fishing, possibly involving a collision with a poorly lit boat.

A boy died and 13 were injured when a car crashed into a Portillo's in Oswego. The community is shaken, and the police are investigating the incident.

Weiss Memorial Hospital faces Medicare termination due to noncompliance with federal standards concerning nursing and emergency services, and facility conditions.

The Illinois Department of Human Rights will host educational activities promoting inclusion at the Illinois State Fair, including trivia, a pledge wall, and resources on human rights and discrimination.

Reports of a gunman prompted a lockdown at the Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, which was later lifted with no shots fired. Two people were detained after an altercation.

Man critically injured after being rescued from Lake Michigan near Edgewater. Detectives investigate the cause.

A Chicago man, Philip Dominguez, is charged with hate crimes and property damage linked to vandalism within the city's 10th District. He faces multiple felonies and misdemeanors. His detention hearing is set for July 29, 2025.

Chicago faces high temperatures in the low to mid-90s, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. A cold front is expected to bring relief from humidity and heat by mid-week.

Two teens died and another was injured in a three-car crash in McHenry County. The accident happened early Monday morning at an intersection, with the Audi A4 driver sustaining serious injuries.

A hit-and-run in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood left one dead and another seriously injured; police seek a dark Dodge Journey SUV with a broken headlight.

Chicago may implement a new boating ordinance mandating life jackets, following a drowning, with potential fines for non-compliance, though it faces concerns about vagueness and enforceability.

Chicago faced a heat advisory with a high near 92 degrees and heat index values up to 104, with a risk of severe weather and potential storms. Cooler temperatures were expected later in the week.

A 71-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a South Side Englewood dispute, with a suspect now in custody as Chicago police investigate the incident.