A Florida woman, Tanya M. Aboseada, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for swindling over $300,000 from her grandmother and faces up to 20 years in prison per count.

Henry Darger's former Lincoln Park home is on the market, significantly renovated from his time there, with his original living space recreated at Intuit museum.

One man was killed and another injured in a Chicago shooting on South Blackstone Avenue. The incident remains under investigation with no arrests made.

A man died after being stabbed by a woman during an argument in an Austin apartment, following an alleged assault where he choked her. Police are investigating the incident.

Chicago universities, including UChicago and Northwestern, maintain peaceful pro-Palestinian protests, contrasting with violent episodes and arrests at schools like Columbia and UCLA. Chicago police express support for peaceful demonstrations.

Stacey Paradis and Conrad Reddick have been confirmed by the Illinois State Senate to serve five-year terms as Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Commissioners.

Police fatally shot an armed student outside Mount Horeb Middle School in Wisconsin; the incident led to a school lockdown and community distress. No other injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Millennium Park announces a free summer event lineup to celebrate its 20th anniversary, featuring films, concerts, and fitness classes starting in May.

Suspect Xavier Tate was arrested for the murder of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, and was apprehended using Huesca's handcuffs.

A former VA psychologist, Theresa A. Kelly, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for healthcare fraud and obstruction of justice involving false medical claims and Medicare fraud.

Chicago implements a suicide prevention plan offering free QPR Gatekeeper training to recognize and aid those at risk, starting with high-risk areas and city workers.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson noted labor progress on International Workers' Day, highlighting the upcoming Paid Time Off ordinance and improved workers' rights under his administration.

Craig Messiah-Smith from St. Louis is charged with two counts of attempted murder and other felonies after a shooting in Chicago that injured two women.