Group burglarize Prada store in Gold Coast neighborhood
Chicago police said just after 5:30 a.m., three or four men broke the front glass door of a Prada store at 30 E. Oak St.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by SUV on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago police say a male driver of a silver SUV was heading northbound on DuSable Lake Shore Drive when he struck the pedestrian, only described as a male, who was in the street.
Man, 39, dies after gunshots fired into Zion home; victim ID'd
Authorities say around 2:40 a.m., Zion police officers responded to the home in the 2900 block of Elizabeth Avenue for a report of shots fired.
Chicago man sentenced to 31 years for armed home invasion in Darien, Illinois
The DuPage County State's Attorney's office announced Thursday afternoon that Joseph Covington, formerly of Chicago, was sentenced to 31 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following his guilty plea to one count of Home Invasion on April 3, 2024.
Pair killed in North Lawndale shooting, police say
Chicago police said the pair were standing in the gangway of the apartment when shots were fired.
Arlington Heights man hit, killed by car in Lake County, police say
Arriving deputies found a 39-year-old man from Arlington Heights who was critically wounded and without a pulse.
Thieves target Garfield Ridge pawn shop in smash-and-grab
Just before 4:30 a.m., three people crashed a red sedan, possibly a Dodge Charger, into the side of the Cash America Jewelry & Loan at 4558 S. Cicero Ave.
Woman, 19, shot while driving in North Park neighborhood
Chicago police said the woman was the driver of a vehicle with several passengers inside when shots were fired.
Palos Hills man pleads guilty to shipping firearm parts to Israel
Amin Betuni pleaded guilty on Thursday, Aug. 1, to a federal charge of knowingly and fraudulently exporting firearm parts in violation of U.S. laws and regulations, which is punishable by a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
Bicyclist killed after being hit by 2 cars in Skokie; second driver sought
Arriving officers indicated a car traveling eastbound in the center lane of Oakton Street collided with the bicyclist, identified as a 37-year-old man, who fell to the ground.
Bolingbrook man arrested, multiple guns retrieved following domestic dispute
Jam M. Mercer, 33, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful use of a weapon.
African Festival of the Arts postponed until next year, citing cost
For 35 years, the festival has recreated a typical African village with art and performers from around the world.
3 injured in attack by man wielding "hatchet-like object" at Southwest Side McDonald's
"I saw a little blood on the axe, and he was smiling. He was smiling and walking with the axe like this and eating a cookie," a man outside said.
Man on motorized bike struck by Jeep, critically hurt in West Side hit-and-run
Chicago police said around 9 p.m., a male on a motorized bike was heading westbound in the 4900 block of West Chicago Avenue when he was struck by the Jeep.
3 wounded in Garfield Park shooting, police say
Chicago police victims were standing outside when someone fired shots in their direction.