A 23-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash in McHenry County when the car he was in was hit after failing to yield. Four others were injured, and there was a local power outage due to the accident.

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Chicago Lawn from April 5-6, targeting impaired drivers and other traffic violations.

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough is hospitalized with a serious medical condition, as per her office. Her family requests privacy and prayers during this time.

Eileen O'Neill Burke won the Cook County state's attorney Democratic primary by a narrow margin, facing Republican Bob Fioretti in November. She received various endorsements and aims to focus on public safety.

A Chicago firefighter incurred a minor injury while responding to a fire in Park Manor. The incident occurred at a residence on East 70th Street. The fire was extinguished, and investigations are underway.

An 18-year-old, Kevin Garrett, was charged with first-degree murder for a shooting on S. Elizabeth St., Chicago, with a court hearing set for April 2, 2024.

Chicago Police are seeking a red sedan after a man, 56, was killed in a hit-and-run on S. Pulaski Road. Witnesses are urged to report any information.

Two 16-year-old boys face felony charges for an armed robbery in Chicago; one also has a drug-related charge. They're accused of implying firearm possession during the theft.

Chicago faces severe weather with thunderstorms, high winds, and snow; the NWS issues warnings for today, advising caution due to hazardous driving conditions and boating risks.

Chicago Police are searching for Bennett Mitchell, missing from his West Side home since last Friday, with efforts focused on the Galewood neighborhood.

Chicago's street cleaning season begins today, requiring residents to move their cars to avoid tickets as sweepers clear debris. The city offers a Sweeper Tracker and posted signs for schedule awareness.

A 56-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood. Chicago police are appealing to the public for information to aid their ongoing investigation.

A man was shot and another fatally injured in Chicago's Gage Park after an early morning argument. The shooter and hit-and-run driver, believed to be the same individual, remains unidentified.