A shooter opened fire near 66th and Wolcott Friday night, leaving a 16-year-old critically injured and two men wounded.

A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a Sept. 20 hit-and-run on W. 21st Place that killed a bicyclist, police say.

Cool Saturday gives way to a sharp warm-up Sunday and an unsettled start to the week. Gusty winds and scattered storms are possible.

Sheriff’s deputies say they recovered a handgun with its serial number removed from a 27‑year‑old rider on the CTA Red Line; aggravated possession charges followed.

Washington Elementary parents say District 65 left them 'flying blind' after indictments of two former employees on child‑sex charges.

Hyderabad‑born Dumont Creamery & Cafe is headed to Naperville’s Block 59, marking the brand’s first Illinois location and a mid‑to‑late July target date. Franchisees say the dessert‑led cafe will pair scoops with coffee, shakes and bubble tea.

A 19-year-old Douglass Park resident was charged in April after prosecutors say he shot a man who was seated in a car on May 25, 2025. The suspect faces attempted murder and weapons counts and is due in court Friday.

A shopper found a hidden camera under the sink at the Village Discount Outlet bathroom in Logan Square; police recovered the device and coded the case as a sex offense. Investigators are reviewing the camera and any possible recordings.

A 22-year-old was arrested after a Nov. 22 Belmont Cragin shooting left a 29-year-old man in critical condition. Police say charges have been filed.

A $30M stormwater-and-park project and a nearly finished turf field anchor Robbins' pitch to developers as Mayor Darren Bryant declares the village open for business.

Police are searching for a suspect after a Red Line rider was punched in Goose Island; the victim suffered a broken nose and concussion.

FBI and Naperville police responded to a robbery at the Fifth Third branch on East Ogden; no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

A 24-year-old was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in a Chatham alley Thursday night; Area Two detectives are asking for tips.