A hammer-wielding suspect smashed storefronts in the West Loop and Near West Side in pre-dawn burglaries on May 26; detectives are asking for tips and surveillance footage.

An 18-year-old Frankfort resident faces 11 felony counts after detectives say forensic review of seized devices uncovered about 1,000 images and a video of child sexual abuse.

A Cook County judge will hear arguments on June 11 after Calumet City aldermen’s counsel moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Mayor Thaddeus Jones. The case centers on who can represent the city in court.

RNs at St. Mary of Nazareth filed for an NLRB election and say Prime Healthcare fired four nurse leaders days later. Organizers rallied outside the hospital and are demanding reinstatement and a quick vote.

Groupon’s board approved a restructuring that could eliminate up to 400 roles as the company pivots to an AI‑native operating model and reinvests savings.

New body-worn footage appears to show Chicago officers firing through a squad-car windshield during a Jan. 23 Chatham shooting. COPA's case portal says a court order blocks release.

Health officials warn swallowing Lake Michigan water can cause diarrhea and other infections; routine testing and local advisories are in place for swimmers.

Lawmakers convened at the Illinois Statehouse Wednesday for a joint session honoring Sen. Dick Durbin, who returned to Springfield to deliver a farewell address before retiring.

An unidentified 47-year-old was found fatally stabbed inside an East 73rd Street apartment in Greater Grand Crossing over the Memorial Day weekend. Area 1 detectives are investigating.

A May 15 Cicero parole sweep led to five arrests and the seizure of firearms, narcotics and roughly $10,000, police say.

Thieves used an SUV to ram GA Food Mart in Gresham and tried to steal an ATM before fleeing and leaving the vehicle behind; detectives are investigating.

Chicago police released surveillance images May 27 asking for help identifying a person and a light-colored SUV tied to an Aug. 25, 2024 Logan Square homicide.

Oak Forest warned residents Wednesday of a planned police operation on Chaucer Drive; officials said there is no threat but asked people to avoid the area while officers remain on scene.