Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan begins a 7.5-year federal prison sentence for corruption charges including bribery conspiracy involving ComEd.

A 13-year-old boy was shot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood during a drive-by involving a grey SUV. He survived with leg injuries and police are investigating.

A visiting priest from Mexico, Rev. Ernest Tovar-Trejo, has been accused of sexually assaulting a child in Chicago years ago, now barred from ministry.

Yurem Mejia-Gomez, 18, was arrested by Lake County authorities for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old at a party in Ingleside, facing murder and firearm charges.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the foot near Mount Carmel High School in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood; he is in good condition, but no arrests have been made.

A 32-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on Chicago's West 59th Street; he was hit after leaving a gathering. No arrests have been made; police seek information.

Two survivors of a 2016 crash won a $104 million verdict against the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, claiming insufficient warning signs in a construction zone led to the accident.

A Chicago man faces multiple felony charges for a home invasion and sexual assault of a woman, with his arrest and upcoming detention hearing detailed by the police.

An attempted home invasion and sexual assault occurred in Rogers Park, with similar incidents and attempted burglaries reported. Police urge vigilance and seek a suspect described as a young Hispanic male.

A sedan crashed into a Hanover Park home, injuring two people and causing significant damage. The incident required an active scene response and an investigation is underway.

Carol Stream man, Fernando Jimenez, was denied pre-trial release on multiple felony charges, including a fifth Aggravated DUI offense, after a high-speed chase with police.

Derek Rucker, 37, faces felony charges for multiple incidents of aggravated battery in Chicago, including attacks on transit employees, passengers, and an officer.

Illinois State Police arrested three people following a protest at the Broadview ICE facility, amid tensions over immigration operations and presence of law enforcement in riot gear.