A fake gun accidentally discharged at Fox Valley Mall, causing panic but no injuries. Police detained a suspect; mall operations normalized soon after.

A woman was fatally hit by a car in Vernon Hills while crossing a road without a pedestrian crossing. The driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz labeled the ticket "underdog" at a Chicago fundraiser, highlighting the importance of battleground states and criticizing Trump.

Open House Chicago offered free access to over 170 notable sites, including the Astor Club and Salvage One, enriching attendees with the city's architectural heritage and history.

Yolanda Howell, a 78-year-old woman with dementia, was found dead in a forest preserve 11 days after being reported missing in Cook County. No foul play is suspected, and the cause of death is under investigation.

Chicago Police are searching for Ragnar Frodenikuosokhan, a 23-year-old man with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, last seen near West Roosevelt Road.

Keenan Watt was charged in connection with a shooting at Joliet's Eden Bar that injured three. He surrendered peacefully and faces multiple felony charges.

Chicago is enjoying unexpected warm weather with temperatures reaching the upper 70s. The NWS warns of an elevated fire risk northwest of I-55. A cool down to 59 degrees is expected by Thursday, with a mix of sun and possible showers midweek.

A man was fatally shot in his car outside a Chicago McDonald's, with the shooter at large and no arrests made.

Trooper Corey S. Thompsen of the Illinois State Police was killed in a vehicle crash in Champaign County. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A man was fatally stabbed on a CTA bus in Chicago after an argument with a woman, who then fled the scene. Detectives are investigating, with no arrest made yet.

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the first detection of a tick carrying Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis in the state, urging health awareness and prevention.

Attorney General Raoul leads a coalition to support HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule amidst the homeowners insurance industry's lawsuit challenging it, emphasizing the rule's importance in combating housing discrimination.