A 12-year-old boy was shot inside a North Kenwood residence and transported to a hospital with good prognosis. No arrests have been made, and Chicago police are investigating.

A man was critically injured after making contact with the electrified third rail at the 69th Red Line Station in Chicago. His identity and reasons for the action are unknown.

Illinois State Police report a deadly traffic accident on Illinois Route 30 near Joliet involving a silver Ford and a GMC truck, resulting in one fatality and two hospitalizations.

Chicago's South Side is experiencing a series of bold smash-and-grab thefts at Foot Locker stores and a local clothing store, with no arrests made yet.

The Chicago Police are searching for Elias Perez, 68, missing since August 5 from W. 63rd St., wearing a yellow jacket and sandals. They are concerned for his safety.

First responders searched for a missing swimmer at Chicago's Foster Beach; the swimmer had disappeared underwater. Divers, boats, and a helicopter were involved in the search operation.

Chicago police search for a hit-and-run driver who struck a jogger in Greektown, leaving her critically injured. The incident occurred Saturday evening. No arrests have been made yet.

Three men were wounded in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Fuller Park; no arrests have been made, and the victims are not cooperating with the investigation.

A man attacked patrons with a hatchet at a Wrightwood McDonald's after his request for free food was denied; three were injured and a person of interest is being questioned.

A report shows rising domestic gun violence deaths in Illinois, with calls for legislation such as "Karina's Bill" to prevent abusers from owning guns.

Chicago witnessed a deadly weekend with five killed and 45 injured in multiple shootings, including two teens in a drive-by and a man shot dead in Chinatown.

Chicago Police alert residents of two armed robberies by suspects in ski masks at gas stations in the 002nd District; advise vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities.

Two youths, Elitis Shaw, 15, and Jamariae Lee, 14, have gone missing in separate cases in Chicago, prompting search efforts by police and community concern for their safety.