Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is facing a trial on charges of racketeering, bribery, and wire fraud, involving a complex legal and political scandal.

Skeletal remains were found near Chicago's Kennedy Expressway, igniting an Illinois State Police investigation into the unidentified individual's cause of death.

A 30-year-old Hebron man was seriously injured in a solo motorcycle crash in McHenry County; he was not wearing a helmet, and speed may have been a factor.

A man was stabbed at Soldier Field after a Bears game, during a fight that escalated from a verbal dispute. The victim is in good condition; the alleged attacker, a 41-year-old man, is in custody with charges pending.

Jeffery Campos, 20, was charged with murder and gun possession after a fatal shooting in Chicago's River North area; he was arrested shortly after the incident.

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot in Englewood, Chicago, with the perpetrator firing from a silver car. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.

Chicago's 002nd District experiences a series of armed robberies by two young males, with the CPD issuing safety advice and seeking community cooperation.

A pedestrian was killed on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 87th Street by a white sedan. The inbound lanes were closed for three hours for investigation. The vehicle was later identified as a White Volkswagen.

Chicago residents are alert as a series of dating app-related robberies and ATM burglaries have occurred on the South and West Sides, with police investigating both cases.

Chicago Police issued a community alert about a series of armed robberies linked to dating app use, with assailants luring victims to locations to rob them at gunpoint or knife-point.

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being shot in West Lakeview, Chicago. No arrests have been made and the incident is believed to be gang-related. Increased police patrol and safety measures are being implemented in response.

A 58-year-old man died following injuries at Riot Fest; the cause is pending and details of the incident are unclear. The festival denies it was due to a fight; a friend suggests a mosh pit may be involved.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charges Joshua Gallant with possession of child pornography involving a minor under 13, with ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation.