A man was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood. The assailant fled the scene, and the victim was hospitalized in good condition. Police are investigating the incident.

A 29-year-old man was fatally shot outside a Kids Foot Locker in Chicago; police are searching for the suspect, with no arrests made. The victim was a security guard.

A mother in DuPage County was allegedly murdered by her husband, Baltazar Perez-Estrada, after a verbal dispute; he faces murder charges and is in custody without pretrial release.

Chicago Mayor declares April 5 "Giordano's Pizza Day" to celebrate the pizzeria's 50th anniversary, highlighting their deep-dish legacy and special discount offers.

Two brothers, Sean Tyler and Reginald Henderson, were exonerated in Chicago after being wrongfully convicted of murder, with a judge granting them certificates of innocence.

A contractor, 63, died from suspected electrocution at a Chicago pumping station. The police are investigating the incident. No other injuries were reported, and the Water Department is following safety protocols.

Renovations on I-70 in Effingham will narrow the stretch to one lane, leading to potential delays. IDOT has implemented safety measures, including dynamic signs and rumble strips, and coordinated emergency response for the construction period.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reported over $1 billion collected for the state, citing high returns on state investments in his office while also addressing crime and protecting vulnerable groups.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office enforced Scott’s Law, issuing 59 citations and 7 warnings to ensure the safety of emergency personnel on roadsides.

Three men have been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old and attempted murder in Chicago, including first-degree murder and multiple other felonies.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find Nicholas Muanankesa, a 36-year-old man missing since March 22 from W. Montrose Ave. He is 6'2", 170 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago faces a mix of rain and snow with brisk winds as forecasted by the National Weather Service, with slight improvements expected by the weekend.

A Chicago man, Kashif Dukes, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for two violent carjackings in 2017 and 2018, imposing fear and trauma on his victims.