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.

The Chicago Police Department is looking for 30-year-old missing person Devon Willingham, last seen on March 7, 2025, near the 5200 block of N. Sheridan Rd.

The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a preliminary contract agreement that promises a 16% pay raise for teachers and educational improvements for students.

Danaya Fenner, a 14-year-old, is missing from Chicago's South Shore. Police seek information to locate her and urge contacting Area One SVU Detectives or 911.

An 18-year-old man was fatally shot in the head inside a home in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood; police are investigating, with no suspects yet in custody.

A Peoria man was arrested after a shooting incident in Central Peoria. He faces multiple charges including aggravated firearm discharge and weapon possession violations. A victim was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

A Joliet man faces charges for sex trafficking and promoting prostitution, following his arrest after a sting operation by authorities at a Bridgeview motel.

Chicago Police search for a burglar in a yellow vest after two break-ins on North Milwaukee Avenue, advising business owners to enhance security and report suspicious activities.

An SUV overturned in a collision with a sedan near Grant Park, Chicago; both drivers sustained no serious injuries but received hospital checks. The SUV driver was cited, and detectives are investigating.

A house fire in Carpentersville, Illinois, resulted in the deaths of three children and two dogs, with local authorities and the community responding to the tragedy.

A fire in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, with one person jumping from the building to escape. The cause remains unknown.

Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood faces a spate of vehicle burglaries with windows shattered and items stolen. Police describe four male suspects and urge public vigilance and vehicle safety.