James Russwinkel was convicted by a federal jury in Illinois for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, with sentencing scheduled for October.

Indiana man Diego A. Montes-Roldan receives a 20-year sentence for planning to sexually exploit a minor and will have a lifetime of supervised release.

A Naperville teen is charged with burglary after allegedly using a stolen garage door opener to enter a home and steal car keys. The 19-year-old was caught nearby with suspected burglary tools.

Two teens face felony charges after an armed robbery on a Chicago train resulted in one suspect shooting his accomplice.

Four juveniles were arrested in Chicago for a robbery and battery; two are also charged with misdemeanor battery. The arrest happened 30 minutes after the alleged crime.

Residents backed by Judicial Watch sue Evanston, Illinois, claiming its reparations program for Black residents violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution.

A manhunt is underway for Lander D. Coleman after a triple shooting in Matteson that injured a mother and her two children. The FBI is involved, and the public is urged to report any information.

Hoffmann Family of Companies acquired Oberweis Dairy for over $20 million in a bankruptcy auction, planning to invest and expand the business while keeping existing operations intact.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will give a keynote address at the Wisconsin Democratic convention, highlighting threats to freedoms and hinting at 2024 political stakes.

A 16-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting by two gunmen in South Deering, Chicago. No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is initiating the expansion of public mental health services, reopening a Roseland clinic, and adding services in Pilsen and West Garfield Park.

The measles outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter has ended, with no new cases since April 20, following a public health response and vaccination effort.

Two men were found dead with gunshot wounds in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. Police are investigating the car-involved incident with no arrests made.