Court records show months of stalking before the May 6 Edgewater shooting that left a man dead and a suspect charged. Family members are calling for reforms.

A 13-year-old boy was critically wounded in a Joliet home shooting Monday; police are investigating and asking residents for tips.

Cook County deputies recovered an estimated $1.5M in stolen laptops from a 53-foot trailer parked in the Austin neighborhood.

A 14-year-old, Devin Porter, was shot and later died in Michigan City. Police say detectives are interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance as the investigation continues.

A 26-year-old woman was struck and critically injured in a hit-and-run in North Chicago. Police recovered a Volkswagen and Lake County's MCAT is investigating.

Predawn break-ins left broken glass at several businesses along Cermak Road, including Steve's Bite and La Calle Tacos; police had not released details.

Cook County deputies say they recovered a loaded, stolen handgun from a rider at the Garfield Boulevard Red Line station; Maurice Timberlake was charged and later released.

A 42-year-old man was critically wounded Sunday in West Englewood after being shot in the face and shoulder; area detectives are investigating.

An apparent explosion leveled a home in Wonder Lake Sunday night; at least one person was airlifted and investigators are on scene. Authorities have closed the area as they probe the cause.

Four people were shot Sunday on North Mayfield Avenue in Austin; three were critically injured and a fourth was listed in good condition. Authorities released few details.

A 26-year-old man was shot in the face while driving on the 7900-block of South Western Avenue and remains in critical condition at Advocate Christ, police say.

A 25-year-old Chicago woman was killed overnight in a crash on northbound I-65 near Exit 247 in Crown Point; several others were reported injured.

A multi-vehicle crash closed outbound I-290 near 25th Street and left one person dead, authorities say.