A botched ATM heist on Chicago’s Southwest Side ended with a Cook County squad car stolen and a Dan Ryan Expressway chase; the deputy was treated and released.

Early‑morning pileup on westbound I‑290 at Ashland sent eight people to hospitals and left one person dead.

A South Shore mother was ordered held after prosecutors say she pulled a handgun and pointed it at children outside O’Keeffe School of Excellence. She faces multiple felony counts in Cook County court.

The Chicago Police Department's marine unit pulled what appeared to be a body from Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach Friday afternoon; officials have released few details.

CPS and CPD alerted parents after social posts flagged two planned teen takeovers at North Avenue Beach; the city is boosting patrols, checking coolers and reminding families of curfews.

A 40-year-old man was critically wounded in a midday shooting on the 5800 block of West Division Street in Austin. Police say the suspect fled westbound and detectives are investigating.

A 37-year-old bicyclist was critically injured after a semi struck him on South Kedzie Avenue in Marquette Park; the truck fled and police have launched an investigation.

A baby girl was killed in a stabbing on Chicago’s Southwest Side Friday; police say a suspect was taken into custody and charges are pending.

Aurora police asked residents to avoid the 2000 block of West Downer Place Friday as officers investigated a reported shooting; nearby roads were closed and restrictions remained in place.

A crash on southbound I‑65 in Hobart left three people dead and two critically injured; lanes were closed while investigators processed the scene.

A Dayton man led police on a chase through Franklin, crashed and jumped into the Great Miami River before being arrested and treated at a hospital.

An Aurora Christian Schools board member was arrested and charged with multiple child-sex felonies. Police say they’re seeking other possible victims and tips.

A 40-year-old man was found shot inside a North Lawndale residence Wednesday night and taken to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.