5-year-old killed, 2-year-old critically injured in head-on crash in Beach Park
Sheriff's officials said the boys' father was illegally passing other vehicles by driving in oncoming traffic at the time of the crash.
2 drivers charged in hit-and-run death of teen riding his bike in Waukegan
Police said 17-year-old Jorge Carmona was riding his bike near Belvidere Road and Fulton Avenue around 12:45 a.m. on Nov. 10, when he was struck by two vehicles, both of which fled the scene.
Man charged with murder in road rage shooting on I-80 near New Lenox
Lenier Clayton was driving home from work when 45-year-old Phillip E. Rogers allegedly shot him following an argument on I-80, police said.
2 paramedics among 4 injured in ambulance crash in McKinley Park
An ambulance was headed west on 35th Street with its lights and sirens activated, when it collided with an SUV that was headed north on Leavitt Street.
Shooting on Eisenhower Expressway shuts down westbound lanes in Elmhurst
A vehicle was struck by gunfire on I-290 near Elmhurst, but no injuries have been reported.
"Grinch" charged with stealing Christmas reindeer decorations from Joliet Slammers' ballpark
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Video shows deadly crash during police chase in McKinley Park
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Man sentenced to 14½ years for carjacking and shooting spree in Gold Coast
Federal prosecutors said Earrious Moore stole three cars, tried to steal two others, and shot three people on the same afternoon on April 26, 2018.
12-year-old girl hit, killed by vehicle in Schaumburg
Schaumburg police said they were conducting a thorough investigation late Monday.
Woman shot outside Macy's in the Loop, amid large holiday crowds downtown
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
Man charged with beating woman after SWAT standoff in Plainfield Township
Devin Nier, 42, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
Man charged with sexual assault and trespassing in Oswego
Larry Foster, of Lisle, is accused of entering the victim's home and sexually assaulting them on March 16.
Chicago weekend shootings leaves 4 killed, 9 hurt, police say
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 43, according to Chicago police.
Blue Man Group to hold final Chicago show in January
Blue Man Group still has ongoing shows in Boston and Las Vegas, and will begin performing in Orlando in April 2025.
Illinois lawmakers pass legislation to protect victims who sue for sexual abuse
The legislation was spurred by the story of a woman who was sexually abused by a teacher, only to have a psychiatrist later testify during her lawsuit that not all cases of sexual abuse are traumatic.