A 4-year-old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Glenview hotel pool, where a guest administered CPR before police and fire crews responded.

Chicagoland janitors secured new contracts with wage increases and improved benefits, with downtown workers receiving a 15% raise and suburban workers 19% over three years. The deal includes employer-paid healthcare and additional paid leave.

A car crash in Englewood, Chicago, injured a police officer and four others, including three children. Both vehicles' occupants are in good condition; names have not been released, and an investigation is ongoing.

The Chicago Police Department seeks public help to find missing 75-year-old Tyrell Latham, last seen on North Sheridan Road. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives or call 911.

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago is opening a new shelter for families in need, in partnership with the City of Chicago, Cook County, the Archdiocese, and the Zakat Foundation.

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.