A 13-year-old was severely injured in Joliet Township in a collision while riding a motorized minibike. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

A fire damaged Porkchop BBQ in Edgewater, but no civilian injuries were reported; one firefighter was slightly hurt. Around 144 firefighters helped contain it. The cause is under investigation.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 17-year-old Saphyrion Whitemore, last seen near a CTA station wearing a dark sweatshirt, jeans, and pink crocs.

Chicago Police Department seeks help locating missing 48-year-old Esmeralda Zela, last seen near her Winona St. home and possibly in need of medication.

Two women were shot in an apartment on Chicago's South Side; one died and the other is in fair condition. Police have a person of interest but no arrests yet.

Lake County authorities arrested a couple for child endangerment and animal cruelty after their children were found in deplorable conditions and child pornography was discovered.

A multi-vehicle collision on the Kennedy Expressway near Fullerton Avenue resulted in temporary northbound lane closures and one hospitalization; lanes have since reopened.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing man Aysa Amarin, last seen August 28th on W Giddings St, described as endangered and possibly in need of medication.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies in several neighborhoods, seeking a suspect described as a White Hispanic male involved in targeting retail stores and restaurants.

A 15-year-old was killed and a 12-year-old critically injured in a Chicago South Side shooting. Witnesses described a gunman; the attackers are at large.

Jawad Fakroune is indicted on federal charges of wire fraud and tax evasion for allegedly defrauding people of $2.6 million and not filing taxes from 2020 to 2023.

Former mine manager Timothy Parsons pleaded guilty to conspiring to deceive safety regulators during a 2021 fire at the MC#1 Mine in Illinois. He faces sentencing in December.

Chicago Police alert about strong-arm robberies in Austin and Belmont Cragin neighborhoods, with two incidents reported and a suspect description provided. Business owners advised to be vigilant.