Illinois resident Sam Cirrincione pleads guilty to sales tax evasion, is sentenced to four years in prison, and has paid $10.5 million in restitution.

Masked burglars smashed into Baladna Jewelry in Lincolnwood during business hours, stealing goods before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported.

A person was fatally struck by a Metra train in Oak Park, causing service delays and an ongoing investigation.

A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Chicago's South Shore. No suspects are in custody, and the identity of the deceased is withheld pending family notification.

Burglars set fire to an Englewood business after a failed safe heist, prompting an arson investigation, with no suspects arrested or injuries reported.

Over a weekend in Chicago, four people were killed and 11 wounded in shootings, and a separate car wreck in South Deering injured a young boy and two women.

The remains of Daniel L. Claeys, missing since 2019, were found in a submerged truck in the Mississippi River, prompting a homicide investigation by East Moline police.

A man was found dead with a gunshot wound in a Little Village alley, Chicago, potentially linked to a nearby SUV crash. No suspects are in custody as police investigate.

Two Uber passengers were shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Englewood; they received non-life-threatening injuries and were later released from the hospital.

Dense fog advisory issued in Chicago, with near-zero visibility affecting morning commute; caution advised for drivers. Weather to clear up with a warm afternoon.

A large fight at Englewood STEM High School resulted in the arrest of five people and minor injuries to four police officers. The school was put on lockdown during the incident.

The Illinois Governor announced a new National Quantum Algorithm Center supported by IBM, aiming to make the state a leader in quantum computing and boost the economy through job creation and investment.

A man was charged by Chicago police for a November murder and related crimes in the same block of his residence. He faces multiple charges including first-degree murder. A hearing is set for December 14, 2024.