A former Illinois state employee pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud, with ordered restitution in $625 monthly payments after an initial payment of $5,000.

Increased police patrols will target DUIs in Chicago's 20th District on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., also focusing on speed and seat belt violations.

A man named Eric Armstrong was fatally shot in the head in Chicago's Garfield Park. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, with no suspects arrested.

Two teens were wounded in a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway, causing traffic delays; their conditions are serious and critical. Police are investigating the incident.

A police chase in Chicago led to a vehicle crashing into a Pace bus, resulting in 11 people injured, some critically. The chase began in Blue Island and ended near Halsted and Vermont Streets.

Two skydivers collided mid-air near Rochelle; one died and another was injured after their reserve parachutes activated but failed to control descent.

A former DuPage County Deputy Sheriff was convicted of sexual misconduct with an inmate, facing five counts each of Custodial Sexual Misconduct and Official Misconduct.

Chicago police issued a missing alert for 13-year-old Gadiel Acosta-Gomez. He was last seen on S. Archer and is described as a Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair. Call 312-747-8380 with info.

Chicago police released a person of interest in a fatal altercation at CTA Clark/Lake with no charges. The incident resulted in the death of an unhoused man, Robert Harper. The case is ongoing, with no current additional suspects.

A Zion man was arrested for possessing child pornography after a tip from an online service led detectives to his residence, where K9s found incriminating digital content.

Mexican national Julio Zarate-Ocegueda was sentenced to six months for reentering the U.S. after removal. His case highlights U.S. immigration complexities.

A collision on I-55 in Bolingbrook caused morning delays; injuries were reported, with lanes reopening by 11 a.m. after a 5:15 a.m. incident. The cause is under investigation.

Due to severe health issues, former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin was deemed unfit for trial on corruption charges, while her ex-chief of staff faces legal proceedings.