Chicago marked its least violent Fourth of July in six years with nine killed and 40 injured, despite multiple mass shootings. Initiatives and outreach efforts may have contributed to the reduction in violence compared to previous years.

Chicago neighborhoods are on high alert after a series of armed robberies by suspects wearing ski masks and using a stolen gray Infiniti Q50. The CPD has issued safety guidelines and is seeking information on the offenders.

A drive-by shooting in Little Village, Chicago, left four people injured, three critically. The incident occurred early Saturday when a dark SUV fired at a parked car. No arrests have been made.

Jeremy Ochoa, 38, faces charges for vehicular hijacking and kidnapping in Chicago, involving a child with intellectual disabilities. He was arrested by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force.

Authorities and the community search for 15-year-old Edgar Godinez Jr., missing since July 4, last seen in South Chicago. Police seek public assistance.

Chicago's weekend forecast for the NASCAR race includes mostly clear skies, high of 95 degrees, and a slight chance of rain with some thunderstorms at night.

A car with a 7-month-old inside was carjacked in Lawndale; police quickly recovered the vehicle, arrested the suspect, and the unharmed infant was hospitalized for observation.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam where callers, posing as law enforcement, demand $9,500 for missed jury subpoenas and instruct payment at a jail kiosk.

Five people, including three children, were hospitalized after a stabbing and fire in Chicago's Logan Square. The incident left one child in critical condition, with authorities investigating the link between the events.

South Holland, Chicago, is charging non-residents for its July 4 fireworks to manage crowds, with mixed local reactions to the decision. Residents attend free with proof of residence.

Four killed and over 14 injured in a targeted drive-by mass shooting outside Artis Restaurant in Chicago; city temporarily closed the venue amid ongoing investigations.

A 15-year-old was killed in Crystal Lake, Illinois, in a hit-and-run while bicycling with another teen. The incident is under investigation, with no suspects yet identified.

Four people were injured in a shooting on Chicago's Far South Side, with two men in critical condition and a woman in stable condition. Detectives are investigating the incident.