A Rolling Meadows family says a Clearbrook staffer ignored a feeding plan before their daughter choked to death. The wrongful-death suit names the nonprofit and calls out state oversight gaps.

Rochelle police say a 57-year-old woman was shot Tuesday; officers found the alleged shooter dead at the home and the victim is in stable condition.

A license-plate reader led Merrillville officers to a vehicle linked to a reported abduction; the 3‑month‑old was recovered unharmed and a woman was taken into custody.

Sunny Wednesday with highs near 87°F and a chance of storms Thursday. Expect heavy downpours and gusty winds in the afternoon and evening.

Nearly 260 boats and thousands of sailors will race from Chicago to Mackinac Island July 10–11 in the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. The Skyline Sprint and finish‑line festivities return.

Zsoch Dunn, 50, was arrested and charged in the Nov. 14, 2025 Auburn Gresham shooting that left 61-year-old Zane E. Rhyne dead.

A 40-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday on Chicago’s Near North Side; area detectives are investigating the fatal shooting.

A 24-year-old man was hospitalized after an argument in a West Englewood home turned into a stabbing; a 31-year-old woman was detained and detectives are investigating.

A new Illinois law on Gov. Pritzker’s desk would require asset managers buying disability group homes to disclose ownership, finances and notify the state before sales.

A suspect allegedly fired at an occupied car in South Shore, then ran into a nearby building — prompting a SWAT standoff and an Area Two investigation.

Sheriff’s investigators and Berwyn police executed a search at a smoke shop, seizing roughly 36 kilograms of suspected cannabis and alleged psilocybin; two were charged and released.

A 13-year-old boy was shot Monday evening in Portage Park and taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Police reported no arrests.

Dr. Lisa Nee, a cardiologist and Hines VA whistleblower, launched a Chicago mayoral bid, saying she’ll focus on fiscal health, affordability and public safety.