The Illinois attorney general sued the operator of a Lockport McDonald’s after a state audit found dozens of 14- and 15-year-olds working late nights and shifts as long as 17 hours. The complaint seeks penalties and an injunction.

Chicago police issued a community alert after two daytime armed robberies on Friday in Streeterville and Washington Heights; detectives are asking for tips.

A longtime Little Village resident says he was labeled a Latin King and deported during Operation Midway Blitz; neighbors and records dispute the claim.

A teacher at Yeshiva Eitz Chaim in Chicago was accused years ago in a New York civil suit alleging repeated abuse. The case was reportedly settled and sealed, prompting questions about transparency.

A Back of the Yards homeowner shot a man breaking into his garage early Saturday; police say the suspect was taken to UChicago and charges are pending.

A former Dixmoor police officer was arrested this week and charged with criminal sexual assault and solicitation after investigators say he received nude videos from a child.

An 11-year-old boy was found Friday night with a serious head injury in West Garfield Park and taken to Stroger Hospital. Area 4 detectives are investigating.

COPA recommended a 365‑day suspension up to discharge for Officer Chavez Siler after a 2021 Westinghouse scuffle captured on video. Superintendent Larry Snelling said he will seek Siler's dismissal.

A 13-year-old girl was shot multiple times on Chicago's South Side and is in critical condition at Comer Children's Hospital.

A Kane County judge sent Zackery L. Moore to prison for 6½ years after two assaults on officers left one seriously injured. Prosecutors say he will receive 576 days' credit and may earn day‑for‑day reductions.

Shorewood police say a 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly assaulting his mother and swinging a knife at an officer; he’s jailed pending a pretrial hearing.

Light rain and fog this morning give way to gusty showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m.; a cold front will drop temps into the 40s.

Durbin and Duckworth urged the FAA to shore up controller staffing at Chicago O'Hare as the agency considers a summer cap that could force airlines to cut flights.