Nicholas Bongiorno has been charged with aggravated battery against a Chicago Police Officer and other counts following an altercation at a demonstration.

Two men were arrested near political conventions for firearms possession; one with an AK-47 pistol in Milwaukee and one with a Glock in Chicago. They face charges, highlighting security concerns at such events.

A motorist died after colliding with a tow truck on the Bishop Ford Freeway, leading to a temporary closure of the southbound lanes for investigation.

One man was killed and two were injured in a shooting in Chicago's Grand Crossing area; no suspects have been detained.

An unidentified male was found deceased near Rainbow Beach in Chicago's South Shore, prompting a police death investigation.

A shooting in Chicago's New City neighborhood left one dead and five injured. Victims were targeted by unidentified shooters. The deceased was identified as Jonathan Barr. The shooters are still at large.

A 19-year-old man was critically injured after being hit by a car in an unincorporated area of Harvard, with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office investigating the crash.

Chicago Police issue an alert for missing 63-year-old Angel Batista, last seen August 20 near his home on N Kolmar Ave.

Police in the Chicago suburbs are searching for a man named Osceola Little, suspected of homicide. He was last seen fleeing on foot in Lake Barrington and considered possibly armed and dangerous.

Protests during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned tense, leading to 13 arrests after a security breach at the United Center. Minor injuries were reported, with criticism of police tactics by Civil rights advocates.

A federal jury convicted Omari Andrews, Jr. of gun possession and fentanyl trafficking in the Chicago suburbs, with potential life imprisonment and sentencing set for December 2024.

13-year-old Jaikese Grafton is missing in Chicago, last seen on August 7. Described as African American, 5'3", and 98 pounds, he often visits the 95th and Roosevelt Redline areas. Authorities seek public aid, offering contact details for tips.

A man named Emmanuel Daniels was shot dead in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood; no arrests have been made yet.