A police gun accidentally discharged during the arrest of three robbery suspects in Chicago after a high-speed chase; no one was hit, and COPA is investigating.

1-year-old Noah Probst tragically drowned in a Bannockburn pool; police are investigating, no foul play suspected.

The Chicago Police are searching for 16-year-old high-risk missing person Mariangel Gomez and her 2-month-old baby, last seen on W. Irving Park Rd. Public assistance is requested.

Giovanni Gutierrez, 22, charged with three felony counts of vehicle burglary by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals.

Governor JB Pritzker addressed Illinois' budget deficit and legislative priorities, including regulating cryptocurrency ATMs to protect against scams and money laundering. He also plans a broader initiative for crypto company oversight.

Moises Perez faces charges including reckless homicide after an SUV-train collision in South Chicago, which resulted in a fatality and two critical injuries.

An Elgin man died and others, including children, were critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash on US Route 14 near Woodstock, caused by an illegal passing maneuver.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set the property assessment equalization factor for Morgan County at 0.9678, which affects local property tax calculations.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested by Chicago Police for an October aggravated robbery involving a firearm. His identity remains confidential due to his age.

A dog was fatally electrocuted in Chicago's River North due to a pinched wire under the sidewalk, prompting warnings for pet owners to take precautions against stray voltage.

A man dining at a pizza place in Uptown, Chicago, was robbed at gunpoint; the suspect also attempted to rob the restaurant but fled without cash register money. No injuries were reported.

One person died and another was injured in a Naperville house fire, with damages estimated at $800,000. Firefighters faced challenges due to the intense flames and extreme cold.

Three people were shot in West Pullman on Chicago's South Side; victims are in good condition, no suspects in custody.