Three juveniles were injured in separate shootings on Chicago's South and Southwest sides, including a 12-year-old boy. No arrests have been made as investigations continue.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker awards a record 352 scholarships to current and former foster youths through the Department of Children and Family Services, covering tuition, fees, books, and living costs.

Illinois' AG secured an $86 million settlement with Indivior over their role in the opioid crisis, with funds to support addiction recovery efforts in the state.

A 19-year-old from Chicago faces felony charges for an April shooting in Naperville where a man was shot and robbed. Kanyon J. Hardy, the alleged shooter, was arrested by Forest Park Police.

Smash Jibarito, a pop-up known for combining smash burgers with jibarito sandwiches, is a hit at Desert Hawk Bar in West Town, Chicago, bringing a fresh culinary experience to the local bar scene.

Deputies in Harris County recovered a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop and arrested the armed suspect, Kentrell Bay. The arrest illustrates the benefits of surveillance technology in law enforcement.

A judge denied a motion to dismiss charges against Charles Sikanich, ex-45th Ward superintendent, for attempting to sell a WWII machine gun to an undercover agent. The defense argues the weapon is non-operational and a veteran's memento.

Craig Williams, 21, was charged with the armed carjacking of a 58-year-old woman in Chicago. The Vehicular Hijacking Task Force arrested him for the June incident.

A 16-year-old in Chicago faces charges for armed robbery and battery after an alleged assault and robbery incident.

Testimony in Richard Proctor's trial reveals he claimed self-defense in a 2020 stabbing, but also that he allegedly sought to have a witness killed. His request to halt the trial due to mental strain was denied.

A 15-year-old girl, Valeria Rodriguez, was killed by a stray bullet in her Round Lake Beach home, sparking a homicide investigation. Authorities urge witnesses to provide information.

Chicago Public Schools confirms transportation won't be guaranteed for general education students next year, considering a hub system amidst bus driver shortage and budget deficits.

An Indiana man received a 10-year prison sentence for trafficking firearms from Indianapolis to Chicago, including "ghost guns." He and a co-defendant sold weapons to undercover officers in 2022.