2 rescued from Crystal Lake after sailboat capsizes

Two people were rescued from Crystal Lake after their sailboat capsized Wednesday evening, officials said.

• May 7

Chicago farmers markets open for 2026: See full schedule, locations

Chicago farmers market season is here and markets are opening across the city in May and June.

• May 7

Son charged with murder of father in Oak Lawn shooting

A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.

• May 7

Daughter saves mother's life with liver transplant

A daughter saved her mother's life, and now they are working to support others impacted by liver disease.

• May 7

Police dig at South Elgin home in search for teen missing since 2016

South Elgin police are digging at a home on Revere Road as part of their search for Kianna Galvin, a teen who has been missing since 2016.

• May 7

Teen charged in connection to gun missing from Arlington Heights school detained

One of the two teens charged with allegedly taking and concealing an Arlington Heights school resource officer's gun will remain in custody after a court appearance Thursday.

• May 7

Burglars take cash register from Wicker Park pub

Burglars targeted a pub in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.

• May 7

Visitation held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew

Visitation services were held on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, who was shot and killed last month at Swedish Hospital.

• May 7

Geneva elementary school custodian helps ducklings start journey to new home

For 29 years, head custodian Martin Ochoa has kept the school squeaky clean, but every spring, he spends his days on duck duty.

• May 6

100 CPS high school students graduate from Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy

The cadets earned certification in CPR, OSHA emergency medical services, and law enforcement.

• May 6

Kidney recipient and donor reunite at Cubs-Reds game

In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan

• May 7

Park District hosting naming contest for newly hatched eaglet

Submissions are due by May 15.

• May 6

CPD warn of more than 2 dozen airbag thefts in 3 West Side neighborhoods

Chicago police are warning of more than 20 recent airbag thefts, mostly in the Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and Austin neighborhoods.

• May 6

2 teens charged with taking Arlington Heights school resource officer's missing gun

According to Arlington Heights police, the officer removed his gun while using the bathroom at the Forest View Educational Center just before classes ended on Monday.

• May 6

Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press Illinois lawmakers for more funding

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.

• May 6

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