A 17-year-old named Ian Williams was fatally shot while standing on a sidewalk in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood; suspects in a blue sedan are at large.

Bodies of a woman, her two children, and a swimmer were found in Lake Michigan, with two incidents hinting at a domestic dispute and swimming hazards.

Four men injured in a South Side Chicago shooting, with one in critical condition; suspects unknown, no arrests made.

Cook County advises safety for upcoming weekend events, including Mexican Independence Day Parades and the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts and offers resources for immigrant communities.

Mayor Johnson commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Dyett High School Hunger Strike, honoring activists and recalling the community's successful fight to prevent the school's closure.

Chicago anticipates traffic disruptions and potential street closures downtown for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, considering emergency vehicle access and resident navigation amid heightened immigration enforcement concerns.

A woman in Chicago has been arrested for a shooting, with the Chicago Police Department charging Selena Vargas with aggravated battery discharge of a firearm.

Jorge Figueroa was detained pre-trial on charges of possessing child pornography and methamphetamine, following a DuPage County and Roselle Police investigation.

Illinois introduces a new license for internationally trained physicians, allowing them to practice under supervision and improve healthcare workforce diversity.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing Stacey Sears, 51, who has schizophrenia and seizures. Last seen on W. Ohio St., he may be unidentified at a medical facility. Public assistance is sought.

An ICE agent was injured and a suspect killed during a law enforcement operation in Franklin Park, Chicago, after an attempted vehicle stop escalated.

The Chicago Police Department warned about a series of robberies on the CTA Red Line across multiple areas, advising commuters to stay vigilant and report incidents.

Kevin Marshall received a life sentence without parole for carjacking, murder, drug trafficking, and weapons charges. He was also convicted for witness tampering during his trial.