A nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is suspended amid allegations of swapping students' meds, prompting a police and child services investigation. A child showed signs of drug exposure, leading a family to hire a law firm.

Darion Lindsey was sentenced to 45 months for his role in setting a CTA van on fire during the 2020 Chicago riots. He has already served most of this time.

Two men were wounded in a shooting near Chicago's United Center, with the gunmen escaping and no arrests made. The victims are not cooperating with the investigation.

Illinois nonprofits can enhance their security through two federal grant opportunities, managed by IEMA-OHS, with each grant being part of a $137,250,000 national fund.

Eric Paxton, a man convicted of child pornography, was ruled a Sexually Violent Person and will remain in Illinois state custody for community safety.

A woman died following a house fire in Chicago's South Side, despite rescue efforts by emergency personnel. The fire originated in the basement; the cause is under investigation.

Chicago Police are searching for Franklin Chilel, 23, who is missing from his Northwest Side home. Last seen April 21, 2024, he is 5'6" and 135 lbs. Tips can be reported to the Area 5 Detective Division at 312-746-6554.

NASCAR's Chicago Street Race Weekend will feature races and concerts by artists like Keith Urban, The Black Keys, and The Chainsmokers, including a celebration of house music's 40th anniversary.

A Chicago man was arrested for attempting to kidnap a child, thanks to a Good Samaritan's intervention. Charged with Child Abduction, Arley Carrillo Mendez is under electronic monitoring pending trial.

Chicago city crews removed the viral "rat hole" from Roscoe Village's sidewalk due to complaints and replaced it with fresh concrete, causing mixed reactions among locals.

A series of armed robberies took place overnight in downtown Chicago, resulting in eight victims, with three hospitalized due to injuries. The attacks involved guns and physical assaults; no suspects have been arrested yet.

Chicago Police seek help to find 77-year-old Joseph Abraham, missing since April 24, last seen on the 400 block of E. 34th St. He may be confused and needs a cane.

Patrick Kenneally, McHenry County State's Attorney, is not seeking re-election due to personal reasons, leaving the GOP to find a replacement candidate.