Jerome Purdis from Englewood, Chicago, is an endangered missing person since June 8. He is 5'6", with distinctive long dreadlocks, last seen in a blue GAP sweater and black shorts. Police seek public assistance.

A fatal fire in Des Plaines and another in Cook County led to two deaths; the latter was due to improper disposal of smoking materials. Investigations are ongoing.

Chicago protest against ICE resulted in 17 arrests with 4 facing felony charges, including aggravated battery and property damage. Thousands participated, with one injured by a car driving through the crowd.

After nearly three months in recovery, including 13 surgeries, Brieonna Cassell was released from the hospital following a crash that trapped her for six days.

The Chicago Police have alerted the public to a series of armed robberies in Austin and Garfield Park, with a description of a suspect and safety advisory.

A man was fatally shot in the head during a car sale in Auburn Gresham, leading to a lengthy but unsuccessful SWAT standoff. The suspect remains at large and the investigation continues.

An 18-year-old suspect died after being shot by a concealed carry license holder during an attempted robbery in Chicago's Wicker Park. The incident is under investigation.

Ex-cop Eric Tabb pleaded guilty to aggravated battery on female colleagues; he was sentenced to probation and sex offender registration. His case highlighted CPD's failures in dealing with such allegations.

DePaul University disbanded a student group affiliated with Planned Parenthood due to conflicts with Catholic doctrine, despite the group's emphasis on sexual health education and social justice.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a business alert following a series of burglaries targeting small businesses in the Chicago Loop area, with incidents reported on W. Madison St and N Wells St. A male suspect in a gray hoodie is being sought.

A woman was seriously injured and ejected from her car in a rollover crash at Spalding and Glen Oak in Peoria; two others sustained minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Aurora chiropractor Murtaza Hameed faces 13 new charges of sexual assault involving victims from pre-adolescent to adults, reported by NBC Chicago and ABC 7 Chicago. Released on monitoring, he awaits court on July 8.

DuPage County officials charge three men with attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor following a sting operation.