The Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo resulted in over 100 fatalities, including ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and singer Rubby Perez. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

Four people, including a toddler, were injured in a Chicago crash caused by a driver running a red light. A weapon was found, and the driver is in custody.

Illinois advances a bill to outlaw unauthorized sales of restaurant reservations, aiming to protect consumers and restaurants from inflated resale prices and lost revenue.

The Chicago Police warned Douglas neighborhood businesses of a spree of burglaries involving smashed front doors and stolen property, advising heightened security and vigilance.

Franklin E. Tooley received a 25-year prison sentence for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled 13-year-old relative, as announced by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

A 66-year-old concealed-carry license holder was shot in the leg during a shootout in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood after confronting two people near a vehicle.

A 17-year-old male was charged with armed robbery of another teen in Chicago. He was arrested on April 7, 2025, after allegedly robbing a 16-year-old at gunpoint during an online marketplace meetup.

A man in critical condition after a Chicago police shooting at a River North hotel was wielding a knife when officers unsuccessfully deployed Tasers before firing shots. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.

Demarco Brown, 18, of Chicago, faces charges for aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and possessing a loaded firearm after allegedly hijacking a woman's vehicle.

The Chicago Police Department released a strategic plan focusing on workforce development, community trust, safety, and infrastructure to transform its force and strengthen ties with the community.

A 57-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash involving a Corvette on Illinois Route 173, with speed as a likely factor. Authorities are investigating.

A 17-year-old was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 16-year-old in Chicago; police made the arrest with the help of U.S. Marshals.

A man was killed in an early morning shooting in Oak Park, IL. Jabari McGee has been charged with first-degree murder, and though others were detained, they've been released.