Four boys, ages 12–14, were shot Saturday night in Bronzeville; three were listed in good condition and one in fair as detectives investigate.

Lake County SWAT moved in after a 30‑year‑old Cary man allegedly sent a video threatening police. He was later located, taken into custody and sent for a mental‑health evaluation.

Predawn crews tore ATMs from a Lakeview bar, a Loop tavern and a Chinatown gas station. Detectives are canvassing for footage and witnesses.

A 35-year-old bicyclist was struck on the 3200 block of South Halsted in Bridgeport and later died at Stroger Hospital. Chicago's MAIU is investigating.

Two people were injured in a stabbing on State Street in the Loop Friday night. Police blocked State and Lake while investigators processed the scene.

A 31-year-old Aurora man faces two counts of first‑degree murder after a confrontation near Warehouse Church left a 57‑year‑old man dead; investigators are seeking tips.

Police responded to an apparent shooting at a Carpentersville bar early Saturday; investigators combed the scene near Route 25 and Kings Road as officials work to clarify what happened.

A 20‑year‑old from DeKalb is held after a Geneva traffic stop allegedly uncovered a converted automatic Glock, a 45‑round drum magazine and cannabis.

An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested after police say they carjacked a 63‑year‑old man on Chicago’s South Side; the older suspect faces weapons-enhanced felony counts.

A Quincy shop owner was arrested after state police say searches turned up large quantities of cannabis, cocaine and psilocybin in a multi-site raid.

Two crashes near Monmouth left one person dead and five injured this week; the Warren County sheriff urged drivers to slow down and give themselves extra time.

Police released clothing descriptions after two people allegedly attacked a 26-year-old on a CTA platform in the West Loop. Detectives ask anyone with tips or video to call 312-745-4447.

Police say 32-year-old Dennis Laird was arrested and charged in two violent robberies near Wrigley Field and River North. He faces multiple felony counts and is due in court Friday.