Chicago officials have opted for "snap curfews" over a proposed 8 p.m. downtown curfew for minors after legal concerns and opposition from Mayor Johnson, who seeks more inclusive solutions.

Two Chicago students were shot hours apart; one, Treyvon Winfield, died, and the other was wounded but survived. Police are investigating with no arrests made.

A 17-year-old boy, Daniel Starks, was shot and killed in a Bolingbrook, IL residence. Police are investigating and seeking evidence. No arrests have been made.

Chicago Police are searching for Verniece Barbee, a 14-year-old Black girl last seen April 13, weighing 180 pounds with brown eyes and blonde hair. They seek public aid and provided contact information for tips.

Several garages in Lincoln Park, Chicago, caught fire early Wednesday, with no injuries reported. Firefighters overcame obstacles to extinguish the fires. The cause is under investigation.

55-year-old Brandon Everette is missing from Chicago's South Shore. The police issued an alert and urge anyone with information to contact detectives or call 911.

The search for 80-year-old Ramon Guzman, missing since April 15, is underway in Chicago. He may require medical attention, and the police have issued a description and contact details for leads.

IL OSHA collaborates with state fire organizations to offer a sample SOG for interior firefighting safety, aiming to address the "NIOSH 5" and enhance fireground protocols.

Joseph Garza of Rockford was sentenced to 8.5 years for illegal firearms possession and sales, following a guilty plea to two counts as a prohibited person.

A Pike County man received a 30-year federal prison sentence for sexually exploiting a minor and creating an abusive environment involving drugs and coercion.

A community alert details a series of robberies in Chicago's Hyde Park, with the police seeking public assistance to identify three male suspects involved in two incidents.

Expect varied weather in Chicago with showers, highs near 52°F, and strong winds. The week includes sunny days, potential showers, and a warm-up towards the weekend with possible thunderstorms.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a 1.0000 property assessment equalization factor for Richland County for a second consecutive year, ensuring fair and consistent property taxation.