A DeKalb man, Ahmad Steele, was sentenced to 45 years for shooting a man in the face in 2021. The victim, who later died of unrelated causes, had to undergo five surgeries. Steele must serve 85% of his sentence before parole eligibility.

The Illinois Supreme Court is considering whether to grant pretrial release to Sean Grayson, a former deputy charged with Sonya Massey's murder. Arguments were heard about possible home confinement and electronic monitoring.

A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot during an argument on Chicago's South Side; the shooter is still at large.

Inmate Brandon Simonson was found guilty of second-degree murder and a hate crime in a fellow inmate's death, targeting the Jewish victim to join a white supremacist gang.

A 4-year-old boy was critically injured in a car-to-car shooting in Chicago's McKinley Park. Two persons of interest are in custody; the motive is unclear.

A 75-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run by a silver SUV in Chicago Lawn; a 29-year-old woman was later taken into custody by police. Charges are pending.

Chicago's 15th and 25th Districts are experiencing a spike in commercial burglaries, with criminals often using a black BMW SUV to commit ATM thefts. Police advise businesses to enhance security and remain vigilant.

Operation Restore Justice, led by the FBI, resulted in 205 arrests and 115 child rescues, targeting individuals involved in child sexual abuse and trafficking.

A 17-year-old was shot near a Chicago high school, resulting in a soft lockdown and increased security measures, with the student now in good condition.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert seeking help to find Jo Turner, 77, with dementia, last seen on May 13, near the 5000 block of W. Huron.

The Chicago Police Department seeks the public's help in locating missing 16-year-old Sofy Sanchez, last seen on May 6, 2025, in the 2000 block of S. Morgan. She may be with a male named Juan Trujillo.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on I-57 near Calumet Park, causing significant northbound traffic delays with all lanes closed for investigation.

A 16-year-old was charged with armed robbery after being arrested by Chicago Police; the incident occurred on April 24 and involved a 43-year-old victim.