Chicago Police warn of armed robberies in the 008th and 009th Districts, with suspects described as two armed men in masks using a vehicle to escape after stealing at gunpoint.

Charges against four Northwestern educators arrested during a Palestinian rights protest have been dropped, aligning with a policy not to prosecute peaceful protesters.

A 15-year-old boy was shot on Chicago's Far South Side and is in good condition. No arrests made. In a separate event, another 15-year-old was killed in Park Manor, with a "person of interest" detained.

Lawyers for Michael McClain seek to separate his trial from Michael Madigan's, fearing "prosecution by ambush," while Madigan's defense plans to vet potential jurors' social media for bias.

A man from suburban Chicago received a 27-year sentence for a 2012 attempt to detonate a fake bomb in an FBI sting. His sentence was extended upon appeal.

A Chicago man is charged with drug-induced homicide after allegedly supplying drugs that led to a Naperville man's death; he is denied pre-trial release.

Chicago Police warn of a series of burglaries in the 11th and 15th districts involving a group using a similar method to break into businesses and steal cash.

The upcoming week in Chicago will have stable weather with seasonal temperatures and possible rain and storms midweek, including the potential for thunderstorms but no significant hazards.

Anthony Jimenez was charged with murdering his girlfriend, Jessica Reyes, in Villa Park during a domestic dispute. Despite efforts to save her, Reyes died in the hospital. The case underscores the severity of domestic violence issues.

Adel Daoud's prison sentence for plotting a terror attack in Chicago has been increased from 16 to 27 years by a federal appeals court, with the judge emphasizing the severity of his actions.

Illinois U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Jesús "Chuy" García join other Democrats in suggesting President Biden consider not running in the next election due to concerns about his competitiveness against Trump.

A female postal worker was shot and critically wounded in Chicago's West Pullman area. She was taken to Christ Hospital in critical condition. The motive and suspect details are unclear.

Illinois Republicans left the RNC invigorated, with Rep. LaHood criticizing Pritzker's governance, and the GOP focusing on party unity led by Trump's disciplined campaign.