Yorkville man sentenced to 70 years for 2003 murder of Aurora woman
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for the 2003 murder of an Aurora woman who was missing for 17 years before her body was found.
1 dead, 6 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings: CPD
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 41.
5th tornado confirmed from Monday's storms as cleanup, power restoration efforts continue
Two rounds of storms impacted all of the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana on Monday afternoon.
Man, teen shot inside Greater Grand Crossing apartment building: CPD
Chicago police said an unknown person fired multiple gunshots into the victims' residence from the hallway.
3 men injured, 2 seriously, in Little Village drive-by-shooting: CPD
A tan sedan pulled up alongside the victims and someone from inside shot at the victims, Chicago police said.
Area around Evanston hospital reopens after reported bomb threat
Surrounding areas were evacuated as a precaution and access to the area was restricted to protect patients, staff, visitors, and the public, police said.
Remains of missing Schaumburg man found in Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village
Anthony Richert was last seen by a family member leaving his residence around 8 p.m. on June 25.
Lucky Day Lotto jackpot worth $500,001 won by online player unclaimed
The online ticket matched all five numbers for the July 27 midday drawing.
Man, 78, killed after being hit by motorcycle in Crown Point over weekend
Crown Point police said the victim died on Sunday after being hit by the motorcycle on Saturday night.
3 men charged with stealing, vandalizing automated license plate reading cameras in Lisle
All three men made their first appearance in court on Monday morning.
Downers Grove worker rescued, another missing after being trapped in storm sewer during severe weather
The fire department has now transitioned from a rescue to a recovery mission, village officials said.
Body of missing Naperville man recovered from water in Elmhurst
Police said they've recovered the body of 28-year-old Gabriel De Sagun on Sunday.
Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $3.3 million in online FastPlay game
The prize, worth $3,287,514, is the second-largest jackpot won for the Ultimate Diamond jackpot since it was introduced in 2020, lottery officials said.
Woman fatally hit by Metra UP-NW train near Palatine station
A spokesperson for Metra said an inbound 720 train hit the victim at the crossing at Smith and Wood Streets, adjacent to the Palatine station.
Man fatally stabs wife, then himself in Joliet: Police
Joliet police officers found the 50-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, both of whom appeared to have suffered stab wounds early Sunday morning.