A three-vehicle crash in Woodstock critically injured one and seriously wounded two others; one was airlifted, while responders from several fire departments assisted.

Trustee Jason House wins the primary in Dolton, Illinois, with 88% of the vote, defeating incumbent Mayor Tiffany Henyard. House will face independent Casundra Hopson-Jordan in the April election.

A woman was critically wounded in a Chicago shooting during a quarrel in North Lawndale. The incident occurred early morning on South Tripp Avenue. The suspect remains at large.

Chicago Police alerted River North residents of an attempted sexual assault in the area, urging vigilance and timely reporting of suspicious activity.

A Chicago man, Antonio Reyes, is charged with five murders and four attempted murders from 2020, with continued investigation into his alleged crime spree.

The Chicago Police have alerted the public about Solangie Meneses, a missing 16-year-old girl, last seen on February 6, 2025, near the 6400 block of W. Berteau.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies by two young males in ski masks in the Auburn Gresham area, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.

DuPage County denied pre-trial release for Parion Lane, who faces charges for unlawful firearm and drug possession after a traffic stop led to his arrest.

A man was arrested and charged with five counts of burglary for allegedly robbing multiple Chicago businesses. Terrance Shorts, 30, was caught and is linked to crimes committed on January 27. He also faces six warrants and a recent detention hearing.

An off-duty Munster police officer, Ryan A. Perez, died in a crash on US Highway 41 in Indiana. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident.

Oscar Rodriguez has been charged with the murder of his mother, Virna Rodriguez, as announced by DuPage County officials. His pre-trial release was denied after the attack in their Burr Ridge home.

A second pedestrian was fatally struck by a train at the Downers Grove Metra station, days after a similar incident, prompting safety scrutiny and travel adjustments.

A 68-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Austin, Chicago. Police are seeking a grey sedan, likely a Hyundai Sonata with front-end damage.