A 17-year-old attempted to rob a Mexican restaurant in Chicago, was shot at by a diner, fled, then crashed his getaway vehicle, leading to his arrest.

Chicago announces 50 finalists for its "You Name a Snowplow" contest, with names like 'Chance the Scraper' and 'Casimir Plowaski'. Public voting is open until Feb. 2.

Maher Kassem of Tinley Park is charged with murdering his wife and three daughters at home during a domestic dispute.

Metra is overhauling its ticket system, introducing vending machines and a mobile app in place of ticket windows, simplifying fare zones, and launching discount programs for low-income riders and those using SNAP benefits.

A man was critically injured in a stabbing on a Chicago CTA Red Line platform, with the suspect now in police custody.

A federal grand jury has indicted eleven people for operating a drug ring distributing narcotics such as fentanyl, meth, and cocaine in southern Illinois, with charges including drug conspiracy and money laundering.

Ardamis Sims is charged with a felony count of armed robbery after a January heist in a South Side store in Chicago. He was arrested and identified as the suspect and awaits a detention hearing.

A fire in South Bend, Indiana resulted in the deaths of five children, with one child and an adult injured, and a firefighter treated and released. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Avril Lavigne announces her 'Greatest Hits Tour' with a stop in Chicago on September 10, promising a nostalgic early 2000s music experience with special guests Simple Plan and Girlfriends.

FBI Chief Wheeler urges readiness for potential threats during Chicago's DNC amid concerns over political violence and extremism. The FBI is also addressing misinformation and deepfakes in election security efforts.

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Police found no suspects and recovered two handguns at the scene.

A 13-year-old boy was shot in Chicago's Garfield Park neighborhood. The incident occurred Sunday night, and the victim is in good condition. No arrests have been made as police investigate.

Anti-abortion activists in Illinois are challenging Senate Bill 1909, alleging it suppresses free speech and is vague on what's 'deceptive' at pregnancy centers.