A crash in Wauconda involving a dump truck and a sedan resulted in two fatalities and one critical injury. The accident, which caused the truck to overturn, led to road closures for investigation and cleanup.

A fire in Auburn Gresham caused a building to collapse and spread to another, injuring one and displacing a family. Firefighters contained the blaze swiftly.

The Chicago Police Department has alerted the public about a group of armed robbers targeting District 14. Residents are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

A 70-year-old man in Lockport Township was arrested after critically wounding a 45-year-old woman with a gunshot. A brief standoff occurred before his peaceful surrender.

Antoinette Briley was sentenced to 20 years for the 2003 murder of her twin newborns, a case solved using genetic genealogy. She pleaded guilty to the charges.

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is set to exhibit the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, with no extra charge for admission, in the Henry Crown Space Center from May 19.

Adam Power from Petersburg, IL, pled guilty to 34 felony counts related to child pornography, including production and distribution, after manipulating minors online.

Chicago man Mark Steven Diamond pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud for scamming seniors in a reverse mortgage scheme, causing nearly $1 million in losses.

Antoinette Briley is convicted of murdering her newborn twins in 2003, and is sentenced to 20 years after DNA evidence led to her arrest and subsequent plea.

A 20-year-old man was fatally shot when his vehicle entered a "Street Takeover" event in Chicago. Police are seeking information and urging witnesses to come forward.

Chicago Police are searching for Annunique Cobbs, a 14-year-old girl last seen on the Near West Side, described with brown eyes, a medium complexion, and a bun hairstyle.

Chicago's 17th District is on alert after several armed robberies with two suspects, described as a Caucasian male and a Hispanic male, who fled by car. Police are urging residents to stay vigilant.

Chicago's Attorney General Kwame Raoul supports Massachusetts' assault weapon and large-capacity magazine bans, alongside 18 attorneys general. They argue these laws align with public safety concerns without infringing on the Second Amendment.