A Chicago man who pleaded guilty in a 2023 Rochester apartment shooting received four years' probation after a presentence report recommended supervision. No injuries were reported.

A Saucy Porka chef suffered serious injuries in an October attack. Owner Amy Le has launched a fundraiser and will close the Loop outpost.

Dawon Thompson was arrested in Chicago for an attempted murder charge after he allegedly fired a gun at a teen, who was unharmed, amid the city's gun violence crisis.

Chicago police and the Englewood community seek help to find missing 16-year-old Tylan Sirikul, last seen wearing a tan jacket, black jeans, and white shoes.

A man with a knife was shot by police in Gary, Indiana after he moved towards an officer and ignored orders to drop the weapon. His condition is unknown.

Aurora’s ethics overhaul cleared a committee with a higher donation cap and beefed‑up disclosure rules, but aldermen say gaps remain ahead of a possible council vote.

Chicago Christian students finished first and second at the South Suburban robotics meet and were tapped to represent Illinois at the United States Governor's Cup in D.C.

A firefighter and a civilian were injured in a Humboldt Park house fire that was knocked down early Sunday. CFD says the cause is under investigation.

Cicero police identified a 73-year-old man killed in a Saturday night stabbing. A person of interest was detained after a brief expressway pursuit into Chicago.

A judge ordered the Northmere SRO vacated after inspectors found hazardous conditions; tenants and advocates say relocation aid may not be enough.

After the Bondi Beach attack, Chicago menorah lightings went on with tightened security and emergency grants backing added precautions. Rabbis urged resilience as organizers worked with police.

A 47-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after police say he fired at a 16-year-old in the 5000 block of W. Madison; the teen was not injured.

A verbal dispute at a Little Village liquor store turned to gunfire Sunday night. A 35-year-old man is in critical condition and a person of interest was arrested.