Four US soldiers died in a training accident in Lithuania, including Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. from Joliet. Their vehicle was found submerged in a peat bog after a search involving US and Lithuanian forces.

Jason House won the Dolton, Illinois mayoral election with 95% of the vote, promising to address the village's financial issues and bring economic development.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing person Luz 'Lucy' Espinoza, 53, last seen April 1 near 4900 block of N. Pulaski. She suffers from schizophrenia, only speaks Spanish, and is missing teeth. The public is urged to help locate her.

The Chicago Police are seeking public assistance in locating 22-year-old Guillermo Pesina, missing since February 19, 2025. He was last seen in the 1600 block of Avers Ave.

A 23-year-old man was robbed and assaulted by seven individuals on the Chicago Red Line train, prompting a police alert and ongoing search for the suspects.

Melchor Hernandez Rodriguez, 40, faces felony charges for a triple stabbing on Chicago's Northwest Side, injuring two women and a man during an early morning argument.

Cook County's Sheriff will transfer control of the Electronic Monitoring Program to the Adult Probation Department Pretrial Services, starting April 1, enhancing pretrial management with experienced oversight.

Isaiah Berryhill, 18, was fatally shot in the head inside an Auburn Gresham home. The incident, with no arrests yet, is under investigation by Chicago police.

A house fire in Carpentersville resulted in the deaths of three boys under age three, with the community mourning and rallying in support of the family.

Illinois AG's office obtained an injunction against companies for improperly handling asbestos during a hotel demolition in Glen Ellyn; they must now create a state-approved removal plan.

A Chicago man, Miguel Roman, was denied pre-trial release for burglary and leading a police car chase in DuPage County, involving over $3,400 in stolen merchandise.

Chicago Police report multiple burglaries in the 16th and 17th Districts, with businesses broken into and cash stolen by a group using a red Kia Sportage or a black Hyundai Elantra.

Chicago activates 16 new speed cameras near parks and schools to enhance road safety and improve city finances, starting with warnings before fines begin.