A North Lawndale man is charged with the murder and arson of his ex-girlfriend's home in West Englewood, with her body found with a fatal gunshot wound.

The defense for Robert Crimo III, charged with the Highland Park shooting, seeks to exclude his police interrogation from the trial, alleging his right to counsel was violated.

An individual was arrested in Schererville, Indiana, after brandishing a rifle at officers, leading to a standoff with police and an increased law enforcement presence. No injuries were reported.

Logan County's property tax multiplier has been tentatively set at 1.0000 by the Illinois Department of Revenue, maintaining stability in assessments for homeowners.

The Chicago Police are searching for missing 27-year-old David Rojas since October 15, 2024, last seen on S. Pulaski Rd. Public assistance is requested.

A mother and son were sentenced to 40 and 70 years for murder, and 21 and 28 years for armed robbery in a case involving the fatal ambush of a Naperville man after a Snapchat lure.

Trinidy Mintz of Chicago is charged with two armed robberies, possessing a stolen vehicle, and unlawful firearm use. He was arrested on Nov 13, 2024, and awaits a detention hearing.

A student and a driver were injured in Elgin, Illinois, when a school bus carrying 30 children collided with two vehicles. The cause is under investigation.

Linkin Park has announced a "From Zero to World" tour stop in Chicago's United Center on Aug. 11 with new band members, marking a new phase for the group, along with a new album release.

A man was injured during a fight on a CTA Red Line train after a woman struck him on the head with a sharp object; the woman fled, and no arrests have been made.

Two vehicles collided on the Stevenson Expressway near La Grange Road, injuring three people, one critically. The incident closed northbound I-55 until 6 a.m. for investigation.

Google partners with CTA to fund a new entrance for Chicago's Clark/Lake station as part of the Thompson Center's redevelopment, aiming for completion by 2025.

A former Addison man received an 83-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in 2022 and will be eligible for parole in his nineties.