A nine‑hour SWAT standoff in Englewood ended early Friday when officers found a man dead from an apparent self‑inflicted gunshot. An autopsy is planned.

A woman was found dead in an Oswego suburb after her husband saw someone chasing her on their home camera. Police are investigating and have a suspect in custody, believed to be her ex-husband.

A Boy Scout leader in Illinois faces felony charges for possessing child sexual abuse material, with potential seven-year sentences per count.

Curtis Conner was arrested and charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a violent assault in Chicago.

Metra apologized for delays and overcrowding at Chicago's Union Station due to disruptions on BNSF and other lines, amid cold temperatures and infrastructure issues.

Chicago businesses are alert to thefts involving unattended cash registers and customer orders, with suspects described as young individuals wearing varied clothing.

A semi-truck carrying US mail crashed on I-65 in Indiana, causing major delays and scattering mail on the road. Cleanup was expected to take several hours.

A 38-year-old commuter was cut during an early-morning fight on a CTA Blue Line train near Irving Park. Police are searching for a suspect and investigating.

Primrose Candy, a family‑run Chicago confectioner founded in 1928, has filed Chapter 11 as it works to reorganize more than $12 million in debt while keeping its plant open.

A judge reset bail to $7,500 for Rena Dixon, charged in the April 26, 2025 shooting death of Aaliyah Shewan. Court filings and a baby camera figure into prosecutors' case.

A morning water main break in Dixmoor shut two schools and cut water to nearby homes as crews worked to repair the damaged line.

Chicago Police seek public help to find missing teen Gadiel Acosta, last seen on S. Archer, described as a Hispanic male, 5'4", 110 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair, wearing a black jacket, black jeans, and black shoes.

A 43‑year‑old Chicago man was arrested after police say he seriously injured a 38‑year‑old in the Austin neighborhood. He faces attempted murder and related charges.