Emergency crews responded to a hazmat situation in Maitland Park after discovering barrels potentially containing battery acid. The incident began with a domestic violence call. The nature of the materials is being investigated.

Paul Vinson was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a fatal crash that killed his two sons during a police chase; he pleaded guilty to five charges.

A fire severely damaged Oscar's Frozen Custard in Brookfield; the cause is unknown and the community feels the loss. No damage estimates or rebuild plans have been released yet.

Jesse Vang pleads not guilty to charges related to Elijah Vue's death, whereas Katrina Baur also denies charges. Vang is in custody with proceedings ongoing.

A toddler in Milwaukee died after being hit by a truck when he left his apartment unsupervised. The driver, without a valid license, has been charged.

A 3-year-old boy was shot inside a Milwaukee apartment and is expected to survive an apparent accidental shooting. A 28-year-old has been arrested with charges pending.

Two missing Milwaukee boys, Michael Miller and Jaden Barksdale, were safely found after a citywide search. They had last been seen entering a black Ford Explorer.

Milwaukee's north side held a vigil for Angelo Berry, a 2-year-old hit by a vehicle. The driver and another man face potential charges. The tragedy underscored local concerns about speeding and pedestrian safety.

A UTV crash in Racine County injured four people, two seriously, who were transported to Children's Hospital. The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash and potential gunfire on I-43; no injuries from gunfire have been reported, but one person was hospitalized. The incident caused a two-hour closure of the westbound lanes.

Illinois State Police confirmed that missing New Berlin man Ben Oberto was found deceased in his car, which had crashed into a creek in the Chicago area.

A motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision on State Highway 89 in Jefferson, confirmed by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The accident, also involving another vehicle, is under investigation.

Shigellosis outbreak confirmed at La Escuela Fratney Elementary in Milwaukee; city's Health Department and schools respond with hygiene emphasis and cleaning protocols.