4-year-old boy fatally struck by pickup truck in Avalon Park
The driver was issued a citation for failure to yield.
One hospitalized, three detained in Chicago shooting, SWAT standoff
Three people were taken in for questioning after one man was shot in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago Ridge Police investigating after man pulls out gun at mall
Police say around 5:45, two people were arguing in the south end of the mall when a man displayed a firearm and then ran off.
Comedy Vault in Batavia cancels Michael Rapaport shows due to death threats
Rapaport is known for his pro-Israel social media presence, which has generated controversy.
Accomplice charged in murder spree that left 8 dead charged in Joliet, Illinois
The alleged shooter took his own life during a pursuit in Texas following the January shooting, but a second man is now charged.
East Chicago woman dies after jumping out of moving vehicle during argument with boyfriend: police
The man immediately stopped the vehicle and noticed his girlfriend was unconscious and lying in the street.
Lake County correctional officer arrested, charged with trafficking contraband to inmates
Officials say the investigation into the employee of three and a half years lasted several months.
Concealed carry holder shoots 3 attackers in front of Belmont Cragin home, police say
Chicago police said the victim, a 43-year-old man, was in front of his home when an argument ensued with three known men who began attacking him.
Three in critical condition after Roseland shooting
The men were standing in the 100 block of East 113th Street before 8 p.m. when two men drove up to them and started shooting, police say.
More than 1,000 flights delayed at Chicago airports Sunday due to severe storms
Only 28 flights were canceled as a result of the weather.
Lightning strikes roof of Joliet middle school, sparking fire
Officials say lightning struck the school's roof, sparking the insulation between the shingles and the metal roof.
2 critically injured, another hospitalized in Woodstock crash between motorcycle, minivan
A bystander was already performing CPR on one of two downed motorcycle riders who were unconscious on the pavement when paramedics arrived.
Woman struck, killed by Amtrak train in Lemont identified
A 47-year-old woman was struck by an Amtrak train at the intersection of Main Street and Stephen Street, police say.
1 killed, 9 hurt in crash involving stolen car in West Englewood
Chicago police said a car was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it went through a red light and struck two other vehicles at the intersection.
Chicago shootings leave 9 killed, 33 hurt during Memorial Day weekend
The ages of the victims range from 5 to 62.