A tree smashed through an SUV in Evanston during Thursday's storms; neighbors and a Good Samaritan helped pull a wounded passenger free while firefighters cut away the limb.

Five teenagers were charged after a Fourth of July disturbance at Joliet's Bicentennial Park. Police say officers were pushed, spat on and targeted with fireworks during arrests.

A Lake County SWAT team breached a North Chicago home and arrested a man after more than 1,000 child sexual abuse videos were reportedly found on seized devices.

Chicago police are searching for a man accused of exposing himself and making unwanted contact near East Roosevelt Road on May 15. Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Illinois lawmakers approved a bill to prohibit certain toxic ingredients and specific PFAS in cosmetics; the measure was sent to the governor and names concrete chemicals to be banned.

Don Harmon accepted $50,000 from the parent company of Modo in January; the Illinois Gaming Board later sent Modo a cease-and-desist and Harmon says he’ll donate the funds.

A new heat‑map analysis of Chicago crash records found pedestrian‑involved crashes rose about 35% between 2021 and 2025, concentrating in downtown corridors and involving many hit‑and‑runs.

A driver died after two crashes closed westbound I‑88 near Winfield Road late Saturday, and state police say the deadly collision was a rear‑end after an earlier crash.

Prosecutors say a North Chicago man sold cocaine to a confidential informant; investigators seized more than 173 grams and he remains detained pending trial.

Delta Flight 1076 reported a firework strike while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4; the jet landed safely and was pulled for inspection. ATC audio captured the exchange.

Morning fog will slow commutes in Chicago on Sunday, with showers likely before 1 p.m. and a localized flooding risk in low areas. Expect highs near 74°F.

A 26-year-old woman shot during a July 2025 Simeon reunion after‑party has reportedly died, renewing grief and questions about safety at alumni gatherings.

Lake Ellyn Park was closed and the Freedom Four run canceled July 4 after a police investigation. Authorities say there is no active safety threat.