Teen charged with attempted murder in Gurnee shooting of family member
"Based on information gathered thus far, the shooting appears to be unprovoked and Lodesky had the desire to kill someone," the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
17-year-old shot during fight near Chicago's 31st Street Beach
It's unclear what led up to the fight or how many people were involved.
Where to find 2025 Juneteenth events in the Chicago area
Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 throughout the city and suburbs.
1 person dead after fire in north suburban Des Plaines
Fire Chief Robert Greiner with the North Maine Fire Protection District said firefighters found a person unconscious from smoke inhalation.
Man shoots, kills armed robbery suspect on Chicago's Northwest Side
Police say the would-be victim, who is a concealed carry license holder, pulled out his gun and shot the suspect multiple times.
Postal worker robbed at gunpoint in Englewood
A postal worker was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police and USPS officials said.
Police searching for shooting suspect after SWAT standoff ends without arrest on Chicago's South Side
The standoff ended, and no one is in custody, police confirmed.
CTA asking for feedback from Chicago commuters ahead of budget planning
The "CTA Chats" will be held throughout the summer as officials seek feedback from commuters on daily travel and improvements they want to see.
Woman, 1-year-old found dead at home on Chicago's South Side
Police said officers found the 25-year-old woman in the backyard, where she was pronounced dead.
Family of worker killed in U of C construction site fall awarded $23.5M
David O'Donnell, 27, died, and his co-worker Jeffrey Spyrka was critically injured, when they fell more than 80 feet while working on the construction site at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
6 horses killed in barn fire in Northwest Chicago suburb
The fire was upgraded to a second-alarm fire.
21-year-old woman killed in crash on I-55 in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Illinois State Police said the woman later died at the hospital. She has not been identified.
Ravinia Festival opens for 2025 season on Friday
This summer's lineup includes Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Grace Jones, and Kygo performing in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
Chicago police officer killed in Chatham shooting ID'd
The Chicago police officer killed in Chatham was identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, a mother and a four-year veteran of the police force.
Mosquitoes in 2 Illinois counties test positive for West Nile virus
While the mosquitoes tested positive, no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in either county.