A 15-year-old boy, Robert Gunn Jr., was shot dead in Princeton Park, Chicago, after an argument. The shooter is unidentified; the investigation continues.

A suspect was taken into custody after a 13-year-old reported missing in Vandalia, Illinois, was found dead; state police are leading the investigation.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in Roseland and later died. Chicago police say Area Two detectives are investigating the daytime shooting on S. LaSalle.

A Willowbrook man was ordered held after being accused of groping and attempting to sexually assault women across Downers Grove, Hinsdale and Darien. He faces multiple charges and is due back in court Dec. 8.

Chicago police are searching for 64-year-old Ondine Burns, last seen near 5900 W. Lake Street; authorities say she may need medication.

A 33-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged in a West Garfield Park killing that left a 36-year-old man dead on Oct. 6. He's due in court Sunday.

A man extradited from Peru has been charged in the 2004 Near North killing of Kent Projansky. Detectives say new forensic testing and international cooperation produced the arrest.

Cook County homeowners received delayed property tax bills, with a December 15 deadline. Delays, caused by a complex technical overhaul, prompted no-interest loans for local jurisdictions. Homeowners are urged to check for exemptions to save money.

Chicago police charged David Barklow with first-degree murder in the 2004 cold case of Kent Projansky, using re-examined evidence and forensic advancements.

Chicago police investigate a series of crash-and-grab burglaries where thieves use stolen cars to smash into stores, as captured in surveillance footage.

A 51-year-old woman was arrested after three knifepoint robberies in Albany Park; she faces multiple felony counts and a detention hearing Saturday.

Two individuals were arrested in Huntley for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with an animal, following an investigation initiated by a reported video.

A young man was found shot to death early Saturday on the 1500-block of North Honore in Wicker Park. Area Five detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.