Chicago police are looking for a man they say entered two occupied South Side homes early Tuesday and robbed residents at gunpoint. Detectives released a description and want tips.

A Country Club Hills man faces first-degree murder charges after police say 27-year-old Candice Redman was found fatally stabbed at a home in the 17700 block of Michael Avenue.

Longtime Chicago residents Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Hidalgo were reported found dead in La Marquesa after vanishing May 20, relatives and officials say.

A 32-year-old Arlington Heights man was arrested after investigators say uploads of child sexual abuse material were traced to his home and a store where he worked.

Jonathan Toews announced his retirement Friday, ending a 16‑season NHL career highlighted by three Stanley Cups as Chicago’s captain.

Gunfire on the Eisenhower early Friday closed westbound lanes near Kostner as Illinois State Police investigate.

A two-vehicle crash near 47th and Central in Forest View early Friday left one person dead; investigators have closed the intersection and are seeking witnesses.

On July 1, Illinois will stop routine behind-the-wheel tests for drivers 79–86, raising the mandatory-test age to 87 while keeping vision checks and a family-reporting option.

A large blaze ripped through a barbecue restaurant in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood Friday morning; crews fought the fire at Central and Division.

A Cook County lawsuit says Equinox hired a masseur with a troubling past who allegedly assaulted a client during a 2025 appointment.

A 14-year-old boy was shot late Thursday on the 8000-block of South Carpenter Street in Gresham and died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Area Two detectives are investigating.

A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 55-year-old man seriously wounded in a June 18 shooting on the 9900 block of South Parnell in Washington Heights; police say the death was ruled a homicide.

A 32-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday in Burnside; police say shots came from an approaching vehicle on the 600 block of East 92nd Place. No arrests have been announced.