A Chicago man, Donald Stoute, faces a felony charge for seriously injuring a male in a June shooting. His arrest and upcoming detention hearing were announced by police.

A fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway led to northbound lane closures and rush hour traffic disruptions after one fatality and one person fleeing the scene.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 77-year-old Arturo Hernandez last seen on S. Desplaines St. He's 5'6", 160 lbs., with brown eyes, white hair, and was wearing a brown hat, black jacket, and blue pants. Public assistance is requested.

Cook County has extended the Catalyst Grant application deadline to Nov. 14, 2025, offering $100,000 for established businesses to grow, focusing on industries like construction and IT.

Addison issued a shelter-in-place alert due to a serious situation on East La Porte Drive; schools heightened security, with no direct link to the incident.

Chicago Police Department alerts public about missing 25-year-old Mihkail Vilien since October 21, 2025, and seeks information to assist in his search.

A car chase involving federal agents and deportation fugitives ended with crashes and arrests at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, with no injuries reported.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs launched a $50M loan program for unpaid federal workers amid a shutdown, facilitating zero-interest and low-interest loans via participating banks and credit unions.

Tim Moore has been appointed as Chief of the Bureau of Internal Affairs at the Chicago Police Department, as announced by Superintendent Larry Snelling.

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in a road rage incident in Mundelein, with a 59-year-old suspect arrested shortly after. Witnesses are urged to contact police.

Ruben Torres Maldonado, detained by ICE, received a $2,000 bond from an immigration judge. His daughter is battling Stage 4 cancer. The judge deemed him not a public safety risk, allowing for temporary relief for his family.

Morgan Wallen's "Still The Problem Tour" hits Chicago on June 19-20, 2026, with Lane, Adcock, and King as openers; presale tickets available from November 5.

Six Chicago residents are indicted for allegedly obstructing an ICE agent's vehicle and face conspiracy charges, with their arraignments scheduled for November 5, 2025.