A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured in a South Shore, Chicago drive-by shooting and hospitalized in serious condition. No suspects have been arrested.

A shooting in Englewood, Chicago, left one woman dead and two young men injured while traveling in a vehicle. The incident is under investigation, with no suspects in custody yet.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill boosting local police pensions, putting further strain on Chicago's budget amid a pension crisis and budget shortfall.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 47-year-old woman, Sandra Adams, who suffers from schizophrenia and was last seen on July 26, 2025.

The Illinois Gaming Board has implemented new rules to regulate gambling advertising, focusing on protecting young people and those prone to addiction.

Chicago Police seek help in locating missing 13-year-old Julissa Murphy, last seen on West 13th ST. She is 5 feet tall, with brown eyes and hair. Call 911 or Area 3 SVU at 312-744-8266 with info.

Chicago police seek public help to find a suspect from a double shooting in Logan Square, circulating surveillance images. The suspect, seen wearing a Chrome Hearts hoodie, fled through a residential area.

Major roadwork on Chicago's Near West Side has begun, closing Halsted Street at Chicago Avenue for 17 months for upgrades to the Chicago Avenue Bridge and Halsted Street Viaduct. Detours are in place.

Illinois EPA invests $983,750 in energy efficiency grants for four communities, funded by the U.S. DOE via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Gas prices in Peoria increased slightly by 1.9 cents to $3.31 per gallon, but are lower than last month and last year. The area's prices are below the Illinois average, which has a wider range. The trend may continue as summer ends.

A Naperville woman, Olasinmibo "Sinmi" Abosede, has been missing since last Wednesday, leading to search efforts in a local forest preserve with assistance from volunteers and the police.

Chicago Public Schools is expanding its sustainable community school program to 16 more schools, integrating academic and community services, despite a $734 million budget deficit.

A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in Hobart, Indiana. The home was a total loss, but all occupants and their dog escaped unharmed. The fire's cause is under investigation.