A 14-year-old, Devin Porter, was shot and later died in Michigan City. Police say detectives are interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance as the investigation continues.

A 26-year-old woman was struck and critically injured in a hit-and-run in North Chicago. Police recovered a Volkswagen and Lake County's MCAT is investigating.

Orkin's 2026 list put Chicago at No. 2 for mosquito treatments; local officials say the real risk depends on summer weather, trap results and control work.

Predawn break-ins left broken glass at several businesses along Cermak Road, including Steve's Bite and La Calle Tacos; police had not released details.

Cook County deputies say they recovered a loaded, stolen handgun from a rider at the Garfield Boulevard Red Line station; Maurice Timberlake was charged and later released.

Ald. Jim Gardiner filed a Cook County suit seeking more than $1 million, saying watchdogs withheld evidence and an appeals officer later cleared him. The case names the city, the Board of Ethics and former IG Deborah Witzburg.

Beaumont’s is returning to Lincoln Park as a 200‑seat tavern with an upstairs steakhouse after a near‑total, multi‑year restoration.

AgeOptions says it’s trimming home‑delivered meals and adding a waiting list as SNAP rule changes and grocery inflation push more seniors toward food aid.

A 42-year-old man was critically wounded Sunday in West Englewood after being shot in the face and shoulder; area detectives are investigating.

An apparent explosion leveled a home in Wonder Lake Sunday night; at least one person was airlifted and investigators are on scene. Authorities have closed the area as they probe the cause.

Four people were shot Sunday on North Mayfield Avenue in Austin; three were critically injured and a fourth was listed in good condition. Authorities released few details.

An 18-year-old Mather High senior and his mother were detained by ICE at a court check-in, prompting rallies, legal petitions and a community fundraiser.

A 26-year-old man was shot in the face while driving on the 7900-block of South Western Avenue and remains in critical condition at Advocate Christ, police say.