A 23-year-old man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. No arrests have been made, as detectives investigate.

Police discovered a murder-suicide at a Lemont motel, with two dead in separate rooms, one with gunshot wounds and the other with a self-inflicted wound.

Chicago Police warn of burglars posing as utility workers in the 8th and 9th Districts, with residents advised to verify credentials and report suspicious activity.

Trader Joe’s recalls organic basil in 29 states due to salmonella infections, with at least 12 reported cases. Customers are advised to dispose of the product and can seek a refund.

Whiteside County maintains its property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, affirming uniform property assessments and tax equitability for 2023.

Illinois maintained a 4.8% unemployment rate and added 12,700 jobs in March, with gains in Government and Hospitality, but saw a 1.1% rise in the number of unemployed.

Tavian Steward was found guilty of having a homemade weapon in prison, with a potential added five-year sentence. The FBI and prison staff worked together in the investigation.

Three University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint in separate but successive incidents near campus. No injuries were reported, and the suspects remain at large. Increased police presence is planned for campus security.

Chicago Police retain their powers after Dexter Reed's fatal shooting during a seatbelt stop; officers fired 96 shots in the incident under COPA investigation.

Illinois may soon offer emergency mental health workers the same benefits as police following a state House-approved bill, while a new Senate-backed tax credit aims to encourage hiring of individuals with mental health or substance disorders.

Daniel Boland is campaigning to create a recall mechanism for Chicago's mayor, although he faces significant signature requirements. Mayor Johnson dismisses the effort as right-wing politics, while Boland insists it's about good governance.

Chicago unveils a new Crime Gun Intelligence Center aimed at enhancing law enforcement's ability to solve gun-related crimes through advanced technology and inter-agency collaboration.

Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 9th District from April 19 at 6 p.m. to April 20 at 2 a.m. to enforce traffic laws and curb impaired driving.