A significant fire in Buffalo Grove displaced residents and caused nearly $1 million in damages, with a firefighter injured and two cats rescued. The cause is under investigation.

A man was shot dead during a sidewalk dispute in Chicago's River North. The shooting occurred early Sunday morning. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

Weekend violence in Chicago included multiple shootings with a 19-year-old critically wounded in Austin, a 25-year-old fatally shot in River North, and others injured in Little Village and South Chicago.

Chicago police probe a suspected arson and homicide after a man was found dead in a burned North Lawndale home.

Siblings Ademeko Maclin-Carney and Ausarian Carney were sentenced to 30 and 24 years in prison, respectively, for the 2022 kidnapping of a Decatur businessman.

Highland Park experienced a spree of nine business burglaries within 30 minutes, with five suspects using a stolen vehicle, according to officials and local news.

Former CEO of Honor Finance LLC, James Collins, was sentenced to four years in prison for fraud schemes costing $67 million. He admitted to federal mail and bank fraud charges. His accomplice, Robert DiMeo, awaits sentencing for related crimes.

The Chicago Police Department seeks the public's assistance in finding Maria Menchaca, a 49-year-old Hispanic female, missing since March 7th from South Michigan Avenue.

The Chicago Police Department is actively searching for 30-year-old Robert Hall, missing since February 1st, last seen on South Princeton Avenue. He is 6'2", 180 pounds, with a "Tremaine" tattoo, and concerns for his wellbeing are increasing.

Driver Alex Landa indicted by Lake County Grand Jury for hit-and-run death of 18-year-old Tiana Smith; faces charges of failure to report a crash involving death and aggravated DUI causing death.

A Waukegan man was arrested for child pornography possession after a cloud service tip, with nearly 200 illicit images found on his laptop. More devices were seized and he's charged with three counts, pending further investigation.

On the Border, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain, has filed for bankruptcy due to financial challenges from high inflation and shifting consumer dining habits. Despite closing 40 locations, 60 remain open as it seeks a sale of its assets.

Kenneth Dixon is charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery after a 2024 Chicago shooting that critically injured a woman. He was arrested on March 6, 2025.