A Des Plaines man is in custody after a high-speed chase through Oak Brook that prosecutors say began with a pickup tied to a Wheeling burglary. Authorities say he ran red lights and hit speeds near 70 mph before surrendering.

A Kane County man who coached youth volleyball in the late 1990s has been charged in a 1999 sexual assault; he's due back in court July 15, 2026.

Police evacuated Stone Elementary in Addison and closed nearby roads while investigators probed emergency activity and a possible swatting call. Students and staff were reported safe.

An 18-year-old at Rolling Meadows High was taken into custody after an alleged knife threat; police recovered two knives and said no one was hurt.

A 39-year-old Waukegan man was arrested after child sexual abuse material was traced to a device in his apartment, officials say.

A house fire in Old Town sent firefighters onto a North Cleveland roof Thursday; officials have not yet released cause or injury details.

A kitchen fire on the 17th floor at Two East Oak drew a still-and-box alarm and EMS Plan 1; no residents were hospitalized but a pet died. Officials are investigating.

A Franklin Park man was arrested after a Humboldt Park shooting that wounded a 46‑year‑old bystander; police say he faces a felony aggravated-battery charge.

A 40-year-old construction worker died after falling from a roof Wednesday on West Mahogany Court in Palatine. Police say the incident is under investigation.

A child at Woods Creek Elementary was flown to a Level 1 trauma center after a "traumatic" fall; officials say the child was initially listed in stable condition.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after police say he shot a 55-year-old during an armed robbery on Chicago's West Side.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 18 years for a Dec. 23, 2021 Oakbrook Center shooting that wounded four bystanders. DuPage prosecutors said the sentence reflects a firm response to public violence.

A 34-year-old man was found shot Wednesday in the 400 block of North Central Avenue in Austin and was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in grave condition. Detectives say the shooting is under investigation.