A man faces attempted murder charges for hitting an officer with a car in Chicago; separately, a truck spill caused I-80 to be blocked. Police investigations are ongoing.

Chicago Police issue an alert for the missing 40-year-old Stefanie Cuc, last seen in W. Grace, described as high-risk due to developmental disabilities.

Christopher Ford was charged with the 2024 murder of a 29-year-old man and attempted murder of a woman. He was arrested nearly a year after the crime. His detention hearing is scheduled for today.

An 83-year-old man was severely injured in a hit-and-run by a silver SUV in Chicago; police seek public help to find the vehicle with front-end damage.

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Chicago's West Side in the Austin neighborhood; he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at Mount Sinai Hospital. No suspects are in custody.

Chicago police officers got injured and two suspects were arrested during a confrontation sparked by a suspected burglary operation involving looted railcars.

OPRF High School removed most bathroom exterior doors to deter misbehavior, sparking debate and a petition for their reinstatement for safety and privacy.

A 34-year-old man was fatally shot in Chicago's Austin neighborhood; he died despite efforts to save him. No arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing.

Illinois saw 113 million visitors in 2024, with a spend of $48.5 billion, up from 2023. Chicago's overnight guests increased by 7.7%, and tourism supported 282,165 jobs. The state's tourism campaign generated 2 million extra trips.

Police in Chicago have issued an alert for missing 16-year-old Zarayla Green, last seen on N. Kenmore. She's Black, 5'7", with strawberry blonde braids.

Four people, including three officers, were hospitalized after a police-involved shooting in Englewood, Chicago. The incident occurred after a car reportedly hit an officer and shots were exchanged.

Chicago forecast predicts sunny skies and warming trend into Labor Day, with potential showers overnight and a cooler Friday, improving to around 80 degrees by the holiday.

Illinois grandfather wins $200,000 on a second-choice scratch-off lottery ticket from Jewel-Osco, plans to invest in retirement and grandchildren's education.