Gunfire near the Chicago Theatre late Friday sent holiday crowds scattering. Multiple people were treated and police have launched an investigation.

Two late-night shootings in the Loop wounded multiple people near State and Randolph as holiday crowds filled downtown.

Isaac Johnson, 31, died Friday night during a Matador Fighter Challenge card at Cicero Stadium. Cicero police and the Cook County medical examiner are investigating.

State's Attorney Bob Berlin receives the "Champion of Victims' Rights" award from Marsy's Law for Illinois for his work supporting crime victims' rights.

Hospital fires a doctor and nurse after a woman gave birth on a highway shortly after being discharged; the incident may have involved racial mistreatment.

A spree of burglaries in Chicago, including a popular ice cream shop, has sparked community support and police are investigating with suspects seen on camera.

Lawrence Reed, charged with a CTA attack in which he set a woman on fire, was on home detention prior to the incident.

Marcus McKinney from Danville, IL, was convicted of federal drug charges, including drug-induced homicide. He distributed drugs leading to overdoses and deaths.

A Texas man was convicted for his role in a $14 million crypto scam involving fraudulent claims regarding the "Meta-1 Coin." He faces up to 40 years in prison.

A shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood left one man dead and injured two others. The victims were shot outside early Friday morning; no suspects are in custody.

A 64-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Roseland area. Authorities are investigating and seeking public assistance for leads.

Chicago twins Cameron and Petra Caprio will participate in a virtual conversation with Pope Leo XIV during a youth conference, discussing topics like mental health and the Church's future.

Illinois health officials criticize the CDC for altering its website with claims questioning vaccine safety, contrary to scientific consensus that vaccines do not cause autism.