A man and a woman were shot early Monday on Chicago's South Michigan Avenue; the man is critical, the woman fair. No arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign two gun safety bills, one enforcing secure storage of guns and another mandating use of a federal tracing system by law enforcement.

Four teenagers were shot in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood; with a 14-year-old boy critically injured, police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet.

Two teens died and another was injured in a three-car crash in McHenry County. The accident happened early Monday morning at an intersection, with the Audi A4 driver sustaining serious injuries.

Four teens were injured in a Chicago mass shooting following a fistfight and macing incident. The shooter, acquainted with the victims, is still at large.

A hit-and-run in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood left one dead and another seriously injured; police seek a dark Dodge Journey SUV with a broken headlight.

Chicago may implement a new boating ordinance mandating life jackets, following a drowning, with potential fines for non-compliance, though it faces concerns about vagueness and enforceability.

Chicago police alert South Shore residents after a series of armed robberies by 1-3 young black males using handguns, urging vigilance and community assistance in identification.

Chicago faced a heat advisory with a high near 92 degrees and heat index values up to 104, with a risk of severe weather and potential storms. Cooler temperatures were expected later in the week.

Local authorities launched a death investigation after a person was found dead inside a vehicle in a Schaumburg parking lot, near the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. Traffic was affected due to the police response.

A fatal car crash occurred in East Garfield Park, Chicago, after a 20-year-old ran a red light, resulting in one death and several injuries; investigation ongoing.

A McDonald's in Lincoln Square, Chicago, was the target of an unsuccessful armed robbery in broad daylight, with no injuries reported. Area detectives are investigating.

The Pilsen community seeks justice for Marcela Herrera, who died in a hit-and-run, and urges the public to aid the police in their ongoing investigation.