A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted investment adviser John Myers on charges accusing him of running a Ponzi‑style scheme through Sterling Capital Investments that targeted clients from 2022–25.

Faith leaders and community groups are organizing a citywide No Crime Weekend July 31–Aug 2 to steer teens into supervised activities and curb takeover-style gatherings.

A CPS engineer’s retrofit autoflusher has driven lead readings to nondetectable levels in pilots. Officials say it could help now — but it won’t replace lead pipes.

An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition and an 18-year-old man is in good condition after an early-morning shooting in Englewood; police are investigating.

A 25-year-old man was robbed in Lincoln Park early Sunday and a suspect fired a shot; police say no one was hurt and detectives are investigating.

The Carlyle Club is coming to the Reid Murdoch Building at 316 N. Clark Street with riverwalk seating and a late‑summer target, adding to River North's riverfront refresh.

A 39-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot in Lincoln Park early Sunday. Belmont Area detectives are investigating.

A 33-year-old Oregon man is jailed after deputies found a loaded pistol and what authorities say was an explosive device. Neighbors were evacuated and a bomb squad responded.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he used a 10-month-old as a human shield during a Crown Point standoff.

Gregory M. Gilmore was sworn in June 1 as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois and pledged to prioritize victims and community safety.

A Chicago man was arrested in Cook County after authorities say he fled Ogle County deputies in a stolen Jeep that reached speeds over 100 mph and briefly went the wrong way on I‑39.

A 21-year-old man was shot while driving on Chicago’s West Side and drove himself to Mount Sinai Hospital; detectives are investigating.

A 25-year-old man was shot and later died in the 5100 block of South Campbell Avenue in Gage Park; Area One detectives are investigating. The attack follows other violent incidents on the Southwest Side.