A 17-year-old was charged after another teen was critically injured in a stabbing at Riverwalk Homes in Joliet. Police recovered a knife and are asking the public for tips.

A Kane County jury convicted Remigio Sanchez Aguilar of aggravated criminal sexual abuse; sentencing is set for July 9 and he will face lifetime registration under Illinois law.

The Supreme Court did not block Chicago’s lawsuit accusing an Indiana gun shop of supplying weapons later found at crime scenes, keeping the case alive at the Daley Center.

Shots were fired during a youth football event in Bronzeville at Hales Franciscan High School; police say no one was hurt and investigators are on the scene.

Rasa opened in March at 2763 N. Milwaukee Ave., bringing tandoori plates, chaat snacks and two curry lunch specials to Logan Square.

Alley Cat, from the Paulie Gee’s team, opens May 11 on W. Division with draft cocktails, THC drinks and a compact snack menu.

A semi carrying sodium bisulfate leaked on the outbound Edens near Dempster on May 4, closing the I‑94 ramp and snarling the morning commute.

Meli Café’s Greektown location has closed after 20 years; a thank-you note appeared on the door and on social media while other Chicago locations remain open.

An early‑morning crash on the Eisenhower Expressway near Mannheim Road killed a motorcyclist and shut inbound lanes for hours.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed outside a restaurant on East 71st Street in Greater Grand Crossing. Area One detectives are investigating.

The Bears' 2026 opponents are set but the full schedule hasn't dropped. Mid‑May is the target and international and TV deals could still shuffle dates.

Surveillance footage shows three burglars rip an ATM from Taqueria San Jose in Bridgeport early Sunday; the owner says about $4,000 was taken and police are investigating.

A fast-moving balcony fire at Ellyn Crossing Apartments in Glendale Heights spread into the attic Sunday. Crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.