Driver charged in hit-and-run that left 3 people hurt in Carpentersville
Officers found three people who had been hit by a vehicle, who had left the scene before they arrived.
Driver fleeing police suffers life-threatening injuries after crash in Joliet; 3 others hurt
Joliet police said the driver of a Cadillac CTS ignored an attempted stop by an officer and drove away at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner.
Mechanical issue causes small plane to make emergency landing in Bartlett
The pilot also told the responders he only had about 20 seconds to make a decision, so he saw the field and landed the plane there.
2 dead, 15 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings: CPD
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 57, Chicago police said.
CPD warn of 2 robberies on CTA Blue Line platforms on West Side
In each incident, police said a group of men approached the victims and took their property by force while on the platforms.
Chicago Bulls trade both 2nd-round picks in 2026 NBA Draft; reportedly acquire Pacers' Kam Jones
The Bulls, now led by Executive Vice President Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter, reportedly made two trades in the second round of the draft just before it began on Wednesday night.
Severe storms prompt tornado warnings in Chicago area
A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
Blackhawks acquire Byram, Greenway, trades No. 4 overall pick ahead of 2026 NHL Draft
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway are heading to the Blackhawks in a trade deal for defenseman Louis Crevier, as well as their No. 4 and second-round No. 45 overall picks.
Bulls pick forwards Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls' 2026 NBA Draft picks Tuesday night were forwards Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain.
Body of missing teenage girl found in Fox River in Elgin, Illinois
The search for the missing teen continued during the weekend before she was recovered on Sunday.
Man accused of sexually abusing 6-year-old girl on South Side sought by CPD
CPD says the suspect used his bare hand to sexually abuse the child after pretending to fall and bracing his fall by grabbing the girl.
Teenage boy shot during argument turned fight on South Side: CPD
Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.
2 people on motorcycle killed in crash in Schaumburg, village says
The crash involved the motorcycle and a Nissan Rogue sports-utility vehicle, the village said.
8 dead, 38 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings during Juneteenth weekend: CPD
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 70, according to Chicago police.
Chicago man faces arson, hate crime charges after cross burning in Grant Park
The flames from the cross burning in the middle of Grant Park were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive.