A man was pulled from a Palatine lake after entering the water during a police response to a suspicious-person call and later died; authorities say the incident is under investigation.

A multi-vehicle crash on 1100 West County Road in DeMotte left one person dead and multiple others injured; authorities have closed the road for investigation.

Foggy Tuesday gives way to a hot midweek; heat indices could near 100 and rounds of storms may be strong Wednesday–Thursday. Plan ahead for both heat and storms.

A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted investment adviser John Myers on charges accusing him of running a Ponzi‑style scheme through Sterling Capital Investments that targeted clients from 2022–25.

Faith leaders and community groups are organizing a citywide No Crime Weekend July 31–Aug 2 to steer teens into supervised activities and curb takeover-style gatherings.

A CPS engineer’s retrofit autoflusher has driven lead readings to nondetectable levels in pilots. Officials say it could help now — but it won’t replace lead pipes.

An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition and an 18-year-old man is in good condition after an early-morning shooting in Englewood; police are investigating.

A 25-year-old man was robbed in Lincoln Park early Sunday and a suspect fired a shot; police say no one was hurt and detectives are investigating.

The Carlyle Club is coming to the Reid Murdoch Building at 316 N. Clark Street with riverwalk seating and a late‑summer target, adding to River North's riverfront refresh.

A 39-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot in Lincoln Park early Sunday. Belmont Area detectives are investigating.

A 33-year-old Oregon man is jailed after deputies found a loaded pistol and what authorities say was an explosive device. Neighbors were evacuated and a bomb squad responded.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he used a 10-month-old as a human shield during a Crown Point standoff.

Gregory M. Gilmore was sworn in June 1 as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois and pledged to prioritize victims and community safety.