Man shot and killed in parking lot in Mundelein
Police said, around 7:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in a parking lot in the 700 block of South Lake Street.
Thieves break into two North Side car washes, steal at least one ATM
At least two people broke the glass door at Glitz Car Wash at 2511 W. Augusta Blvd. around 5:40 a.m., according to police.
Former Thornton Fractional coach charged with sexually assaulting student
Aaron Richmond, 31, of Harvey, has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated criminal sexual assault.
Suspect shot and killed with own gun during robbery attempt on South Side
Police said a would-be robber and his intended victim struggled over his gun, which went off and shot him in the torso.
4 killed, 10 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 50.
Man charged with arson in fire at Lincoln Park Zoo restaurant
According to Cook County Circuit Court records, 46-year-old Stephen Habel has been charged with one count of aggravated arson and one count of arson.
Garbage truck explodes in Arlington Heights; 2 police officers, 1 firefighter hurt
Firefighters could be seen using a tower ladder truck to extinguish a fire in the back of a heavily damaged garbage truck.
Ex-Northwestern professor's murder conviction overturned in boyfriend's slaying
An appeals court panel ruled the trial judge unlawfully barred Wyndham Lathem from speaking to his attorney during an overnight recess in the trial.
Missing 9-year-old South Shore boy with autism found safe
Zechariah Garrett, who police said is in need of medical attention, was last seen on Friday in the area of 1400 East 67th Place.
Last-place Blackhawks fire head coach Luke Richardson
Richardson, 55, was 57-118-15 in two-plus seasons as coach of the rebuilding Blackhawks.
Rev. Jackson asks President Biden to pardon son, former daughter-in-law
Jackson's letter urges the president to "weigh the balance of his life and the power of forgiveness" in considering Jesse Jackson Jr. for a full pardon.
Former White Sox slugger and TV analyst Bill Melton dies at age 79
Melton, nicknamed "Beltin' Bill," died Thursday morning in Phoenix after a brief illness.
Andrew Billings named 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee
Since 2017, his Billings Family Find-A-Way Foundation has hosted youth football camps, provided grants for teachers, offered youth mentoring, and awarded free bikes to students.
3 children among 7 injured when stolen SUV causes Streeterville crash
Three children were among seven people injured when a stolen Jeep Cherokee caused a four-car crash Wednesday night in the Streeterville neighborhood.
Semi-trailer truck crashes into abandoned house in Harvey
A city spokesperson said it appeared the truck driver lost control of his vehicle while headed east on 147th Street while trying to make a turn at Winchester Avenue.