A semi-truck in West Chicago crashed into a building and caused traffic disruptions; there were no injuries, and the clean-up continued to affect the area.

Sherri Lee Monroe's body was found in a river by the St. Louis County Rescue Squad; no foul play is suspected.

Chicago neighborhoods on alert after a series of armed robberies with shootings, as detailed by a CPD Community Alert, with descriptions of the suspects provided.

Survivors of the Highland Park shooting attended the sentencing of Robert Crimo III, absent from the proceedings, as the prosecution presented graphic evidence of the attack.

A Richmond man, Darneko Yates, received a 46-month federal prison sentence for possessing a firearm as a felon; he had hidden the weapon in his nephew's pants.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a long tenure and signaling a future shift in the state's political landscape.

Charles Wesley Monroe was sentenced to 30 months in prison for firearm possession by a felon, after committing an armed robbery and being linked to a shooting.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is launching a webinar series focused on improving disaster readiness for older adults, addressing their unique needs and challenges.

A 55-year-old man was injured after a 15-foot fall while climbing at Eldorado Canyon State Park; rescue teams responded and transported him to hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown.

Victims confronted shooter Robert E. Crimo III during his sentencing over the 2022 July Fourth parade shooting in Chicago, where emotional testimonies were heard in his absence.

A Miami-Dade woman was arrested for allegedly beating her 9-year-old son with a pot, causing a head injury and broken finger, after a dispute over dishwashing.

Yoni Barrios was sentenced to two life terms for a 2022 stabbing spree in Las Vegas that left two dead and six injured. He pled guilty to all charges, avoiding the death penalty due to mental illness.

Fugitive Marshall Tyler and Regina Chevalier were arrested in Harris County for a felony warrant and obstructing justice, respectively.