McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported 42 distracted driving citations and other violations during their recent campaign, aiming to improve road safety.

The Illinois Supreme Court is considering whether to grant pretrial release to Sean Grayson, a former deputy charged with Sonya Massey's murder. Arguments were heard about possible home confinement and electronic monitoring.

A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot during an argument on Chicago's South Side; the shooter is still at large.

Inmate Brandon Simonson was found guilty of second-degree murder and a hate crime in a fellow inmate's death, targeting the Jewish victim to join a white supremacist gang.

A 75-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run by a silver SUV in Chicago Lawn; a 29-year-old woman was later taken into custody by police. Charges are pending.

Chicago's 15th and 25th Districts are experiencing a spike in commercial burglaries, with criminals often using a black BMW SUV to commit ATM thefts. Police advise businesses to enhance security and remain vigilant.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert seeking help to find Jo Turner, 77, with dementia, last seen on May 13, near the 5000 block of W. Huron.

The Chicago Police Department seeks the public's help in locating missing 16-year-old Sofy Sanchez, last seen on May 6, 2025, in the 2000 block of S. Morgan. She may be with a male named Juan Trujillo.

Chicago faces dense fog with an advisory for several counties; clear skies with showers, storms, and varying temperatures are expected over the following days.

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Lerna, Illinois, with no reported injuries or significant damage. Residents across the region felt the quake, which is relatively rare for the area.

A 16-year-old was charged with armed robbery after being arrested by Chicago Police; the incident occurred on April 24 and involved a 43-year-old victim.

Ticketmaster has changed its pricing display for transparency, now showing all fees upfront in compliance with new FTC rules. The company supports all-in pricing as the nationwide standard.

A Chicago officer shot Kewion Kingcade, who allegedly pointed a gun at police during a pursuit. Kingcade is charged with aggravated assault and other counts, and COPA is investigating the incident.