A 28-year-old man was killed and two others were wounded in a Friday night shooting on the 3800-block of West Monroe in West Garfield Park.

Mars Bar Lounge reported an early‑morning break‑in that smashed video‑gaming machines and cost the family‑run bar cash and repairs. Owners say they will remain open.

A Richmond man who stashed what deputies called an "arsenal" of weapons pleaded guilty to unlawful machine-gun possession and drew a six-year prison term. The case grew from a large 2024 seizure at a Spring Grove home.

An 8-year-old child was found unresponsive in a pond behind homes near Ottawa Court in Wheeling on Thursday and later died at a hospital, police say.

A man was pulled from Lake Michigan near the 900-block of East Grand Avenue in Streeterville; Area Three detectives have opened a death investigation and an autopsy is pending.

Police are investigating after a house on the 300 block of Home Avenue was spray‑painted with an antisemitic message. Detectives are reviewing camera footage and patrols have been increased.

Chicago police issued a community alert after nine residential burglaries across the South and Southwest sides; detectives are seeking tips and footage.

A 37-year-old woman was killed and a 17-year-old was wounded after gunfire struck a Chatham home early Friday. Area 2 detectives are investigating.

Sheriff's police say a 42-year-old Chicago man tried to sexually assault a woman in a car in unincorporated Stickney Township. Prosecutors charged him with multiple felonies.

Kane County prosecutors say a dating‑app video showing sexual activity in the presence of a toddler led to felony charges for two Aurora residents. Court appearances are set for June 17.

A 24‑year‑old is accused of taking part in multiple predawn smash‑and‑grab burglaries that targeted video‑gaming terminals across Chicago’s west and southwest suburbs.

ICE detained a man near Los Portales in Chicago Heights, spooking customers and prompting rapid‑response volunteers to mobilize.

City lawyers recommend a $650,000 settlement for two women seriously hurt when a car being chased by Chicago police ran a red light and struck their vehicle in Brighton Park.