Closing arguments set in the trial of Steven Montano for the murder of Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso; Montano defends stating the shooting was out of fear.

Surah Amon was charged with murder after reportedly drowning a one-year-old boy near Lake Michigan's South Shore. The child died, and Amon faces two murder counts.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for Martino Ramos, a missing 27-year-old with mental health issues. He was last seen on July 18 and needs medication.

Waukegan man charged after a body found in his yard; ICE arrested him due to his immigration status. Victim's decapitation claim refuted by her mother. Despite charges, he was initially released pre-trial, causing controversy.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert for burglaries in Greater Grand Crossing, with homes being entered through side windows and items stolen. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity.

Three teenage girls were struck by an SUV in Austin, Chicago; the driver was cited and the teens are in fair condition.

A 1-year-old boy died after a woman, believed to be his mother, allegedly drowned him in Lake Michigan; she's in custody amid a homicide investigation.

Four North Side Red Line stations in Chicago reopened with improved amenities after renovations, as part of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Project.

A 17-year-old boy, Isriael Dixon, was pronounced dead from gunshot wounds in Chicago. The shooting's details remain unknown, and authorities are investigating.

A passenger was robbed at gunpoint on a CTA platform in River North; Chicago Police issued an alert for four male suspects aged 16-20, urging public vigilance and safety prioritization.

A drive-by shooting in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, left a woman dead and a man hospitalized; no arrests have been made. Detectives are seeking information.

A 1-year-old boy died after a woman allegedly drowned him in Lake Michigan on Chicago's South Side; no charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

A 16-year-old from Lombard is charged with planning a terror attack on an Islamic center and illegal firearm possession. He was held in custody for a court appearance.