A Nissan SUV collided with a semi on the southbound Bishop Ford at 130th Street early Sunday; the SUV driver died and the truck driver was hospitalized. Lanes were closed for hours as state police investigated.

A pedestrian died after being struck on the I‑57 northbound ramp to 147th Street in Harvey. Illinois State Police say the driver fled and no arrests have been made.

A chemical odor spread across Chicago suburbs on Sunday; fire officials say the source is unknown and are monitoring reports. Residents reported nausea and breathing irritation in some areas.

A 28-year-old woman was shot Sunday evening in a Humboldt Park gas station parking lot and was listed in good condition, police say. Detectives are investigating.

A 10-year-old was hospitalized after an apparent accidental shooting in Ashburn. Police recovered a firearm and Area 1 detectives are investigating.

Two armed suspects forced a 29-year-old man into an SUV and robbed him at gunpoint in River North early Saturday. Detectives say the man was left on West Illinois and are asking for witnesses with video to come forward.

A 10-year-old girl was found unresponsive Saturday night in Bronzeville; detectives have opened an investigation and an autopsy is pending.

A police-involved shooting Saturday near Leith and Ridgeland in Waukegan left one person dead as state investigators took over the scene.

A 35-year-old man was wounded Saturday evening on East 71st Street in West Englewood. Area One detectives are investigating.

A Metra UP‑NW train struck and killed a pedestrian in Mount Prospect Friday, halting service and prompting cancellations and delays. Metra police are investigating.

Montgomery police say a juvenile is in custody after a wave of burglaries along Douglas Road. Authorities say forensic testing could lead to further charges.

Rep. Bob Rita testified in a Cook County trial that obscene, digitally altered messages circulated about him and a Tinley Park figure. Prosecutors say phone forensics link the spoofed texts to a former political operative.

A Naperville jury convicted a woman of murdering her boyfriend on Feb. 6, 2026, the local Fox affiliate reported. Sentencing and defendant details were not included in the brief post.