Police cleared in shooting death of murder suspect after west suburban chase
Authorities said Nicholas Novak fired a shotgun at police at the end of a chase from Plano to Aurora, after already having shot and killed his father.
Man arrested for groping 4 girls in downtown Park Ridge
Park Ridge police said 40-year-old Matthew Cameron, of Niles, Illinois, is charged with four counts of aggravated battery.
Highland Park parade shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
Judge Victoria Rossetti gave Robert Crimo III seven consecutive life sentences for the murder convictions, plus 50 years for each of the 48 attempted murder charges.
First Illinois measles case in current nationwide outbreak recorded
Officials said the case is the only case in Illinois of which they are aware at this time.
Pritzker weighs possible Illinois boycott of El Salvador over Abrego Garcia's detention
The state of Illinois is considering cutting business ties with El Salvador in response to how that country is working with the Trump administration to hold deported migrants in prison.
Chicago air quality ranked 15th worst in the U.S., report finds
The American Lung Association said they hope the report helps convince Illinois lawmakers to take action to improve air quality in Chicago and Illinois overall.
Murder trial for former sheriff's deputy who killed Sonya Massey set for October
Former deputy Sean Grayson's trial has been moved to Peoria County, after his defense attorney argued publicity from the trial made it impossible to find an impartial jury in Sangamon County.
Construction on Addison Street bridge over Kennedy Expressway begins May 12
Starting next month, the Addison Street bridge over the Kennedy Expressway will be reduced to a single lane in each direction while repairs are made to the bridge.
Menelik Jackson sentenced to 90 years in prison for 2019 murder of CPD Officer Juan Rivera
Two other men also have been sentenced to prison for their roles in Officer Rivera's murder.
Man pleads guilty to carjacking 3 people, shooting 1 in West Englewood in 2022
Jamari Edwards, 22, faces 17 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
Lawndale Christian Legal Center opens new restorative justice hub on West Side
The goal is to promote safer communities by helping young men who have been sentenced to probation find jobs, housing, and health care.
14-year-old boy falls into canyon at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois
Fire officials said the teen from the far western suburbs of Chicago fell in LaSalle Canyon around 5 p.m. Thursday.
"Spend in the Black" event on South Side aims to boost small Black businesses
Dozens of vendors transformed 75th Street and King Drive into Chicago's "Black Wall Street" on Saturday.
4 killed when small plane hits powerlines and crashes in central Illinois
The National Transportation Safety Board said a Cessna 180 single-engine plane struck powerlines and crashed into a field in Trilla, Illinois.
Outgoing Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's name removed from outside Village Hall
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.