Chicago buyout firm Thoma Bravo agreed to take Limerick‑based Kneat private in an all‑cash deal valuing the life‑sciences validation software maker at about C$650M.

A Chicago man is jailed after prosecutors say he forced his ex‑girlfriend into a car during a March home invasion in Addison. He faces multiple felony counts and is due in court June 9.

Surveillance footage and a railroad tip led Cook County sheriff's police to two hidden firearms at a Halsted gas station; one was fitted with a device that can convert a gun to fully automatic.

A stolen pickup struck an Illinois State Police squad car on the Dan Ryan in Grand Crossing early Monday; one person was arrested and taken to the hospital, investigators said.

Four burglaries were reported across Portage Park and Dunning this week; detectives described a suspect and asked residents for tips. Area 5 detectives are investigating.

Faith leaders and community groups are organizing a citywide No Crime Weekend July 31–Aug 2 to steer teens into supervised activities and curb takeover-style gatherings.

A CPS engineer’s retrofit autoflusher has driven lead readings to nondetectable levels in pilots. Officials say it could help now — but it won’t replace lead pipes.

A ransomware attack on ETHS forced the district to cancel summer classes, camps and on‑campus programs while investigators work to restore systems and communications.

An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition and an 18-year-old man is in good condition after an early-morning shooting in Englewood; police are investigating.

A 25-year-old man was robbed in Lincoln Park early Sunday and a suspect fired a shot; police say no one was hurt and detectives are investigating.

A 32-year-old man was found stabbed inside a home in Auburn Gresham on Sunday night. Detectives are investigating but have released few details.

A 29-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a guardrail on West Irving Park Road near O'Hare; the Chicago Police Major Accident Investigation Unit is probing the collision.

A man was found shot inside a car in West Garfield Park and later died at Mount Sinai Hospital, police said. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.