An Aurora man was charged after prosecutors say he caused the death of a 3‑year‑old from Loves Park; an autopsy later ruled the death a homicide.

A Chicago man was charged June 10 in the November death of Carolyn Jones; the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide by strangulation.

A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday alleges a former CHA property director took more than $421,000 in kickbacks while steering roughly $4.8 million in contracts to a contractor’s companies.

COPA has opened an investigation after a Tuesday evening shooting near 189th Street and Loretto Lane in Country Club Hills. Multiple agencies responded and two people were shot.

A City Council committee advanced an ordinance to raise penalties for marijuana smoking and sales near Chicago schools and parks. Sponsors say it targets dealers; critics want clearer definitions.

Lake County approved $22 million to rebuild 2.5 miles of Deerfield Road, adding a center turn lane, bridge work and a continuous multi‑use path. Construction is expected to begin late 2026 and could run into 2029.

The Chicago Hounds finished the regular season 10-0 and now host Old Glory DC in a home semi at SeatGeek Stadium. A win would set up a title match the following week.

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a CN freight train near Grayslake's Metra station late Tuesday; investigators are on scene.

Beneath OPRF’s new turf sits a 240‑well geothermal array that officials say will power the PE wing, cut emissions and save roughly $400K a year.

Chicago police are investigating after a wooden cross was burned in Grant Park on Tuesday; firefighters extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. Motives remain under review.

A South Elgin man is in custody after a standoff where police say he injured an officer and threatened to shoot; prosecutors have approved felony charges.

Chicago won't host any 2026 World Cup matches despite packed stands and growing youth programs. City leaders say FIFA's demands — including a proposed dome — made the deal too risky.

Two Elgin residents were arrested after a woman’s car was taken at gunpoint on Bluff City Boulevard; the vehicle was stopped in Chicago and charges were authorized.