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.

A pre-dawn fire ripped through a bar and attached liquor store in Irving Park early Monday, sending crews to the scene and shrouding the block in smoke. Details remain limited.

The Carlyle Club is coming to the Reid Murdoch Building at 316 N. Clark Street with riverwalk seating and a late‑summer target, adding to River North's riverfront refresh.

An 18-year-old woman was pushed and choked Sunday night near Lake Arlington; Arlington Heights police are asking witnesses to call 847-368-5300.

Ingredion is reportedly edging toward a $3.6B takeover of Tate & Lyle after a mid‑May conditional proposal that values the target at up to 615 pence per share.

Rain is likely every day through Thursday, with a midweek warm‑up that could push heat indices near 100. Expect scattered storms and pockets of heavy rain.

A 39-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot in Lincoln Park early Sunday. Belmont Area detectives are investigating.

Lombard police are investigating an overnight homicide at a Yorktown-area apartment complex. Investigators say it may be domestic-related; authorities have released few details.

A 33-year-old Oregon man is jailed after deputies found a loaded pistol and what authorities say was an explosive device. Neighbors were evacuated and a bomb squad responded.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he used a 10-month-old as a human shield during a Crown Point standoff.

Gregory M. Gilmore was sworn in June 1 as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois and pledged to prioritize victims and community safety.

A new four‑year agreement approved by the city raises starting pay to $86,265 and schedules annual increases through 2029 while moving specialty pay to flat amounts.