A mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards left an 8-year-old girl dead and ten others injured, including three children. It is believed to be gang-related.

Lemont, Illinois, approved video gambling at local businesses, while neighbor Homer Glen debates its regulations and considers banning it at truck stops.

A community alert warns of recent armed robberies in Chicago's 18th District involving young male offenders in a dark sedan, seeking information from witnesses.

A series of armed robberies in Chicago's Deering neighborhood prompts a police alert for two male suspects involved in gunpoint thefts, possibly driving a black SUV.

Chicago is set for stormy weather with the NWS predicting severe thunderstorms and strong winds, including risks of localized flooding and potentially hazardous conditions for boating.

A 23-year-old was fatally shot in East Garfield Park, Chicago; no suspects are in custody as detectives investigate.

One man died and another was injured in a late-night shooting in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Police are investigating the incident and the suspect remains at large.

Illinois Senate passes a bill for transit agencies to publish annual safety reports, prompted by a train crash. The bipartisan bill aims to enhance public transportation safety and transparency.

Activists are preparing to protest at the DNC in Chicago, suing for the right to demonstrate near the venue, and planning to march with or without permits. They challenge the city's alternative protest site, calling for the Mayor's intervention.

A 15-year-old boy died two weeks after being shot in Chicago's South Side, with his death ruled a homicide from gunshot wound complications. No arrests have yet been made.

Chicago Police are investigating a suspected narcotics lab found in a River North high-rise after a fire, involving input from DEA, bomb squad, and FBI.

The article discusses a series of armed robberies in Chicago's 9th District, with the Chicago Police Department issuing a business alert and seeking a male suspect involved in these crimes.

Illinois fifth and sixth graders were recognized by the Illinois EPA for their environmental-themed artworks and writings, reflecting their understanding of water conservation.