Chicago Police are looking for Elizabeth Parks, missing since September 17 and possibly in need of medical attention. She's a 45-year-old white female, 5'4", with brown hair and blue eyes. Public assistance is sought in the search.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find missing 15-year-old Demarrion Ray, who has mental health issues and was last seen with a nose polyp and silver earrings.

Chicago businesses are enhancing security after a spate of burglaries in several neighborhoods, prompting a Chicago Police Department alert with prevention tips.

Chicago is experiencing an extended period of warm weather with temperatures consistently above normal, clear skies, and only slight wind variations expected.

A 19-year-old woman was shot in Round Lake Beach; a teenage boy was arrested on multiple charges. The incident is considered isolated with no further threat to the community.

An Illinois lottery player identified as "Rex" won $1 million from a Powerball ticket bought in Aurora, planning to buy a new car and gifts for family.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated reaching 100 miles of new bikeways in Chicago, part of an initiative to reduce traffic fatalities and enhance transportation safety and accessibility, including affordable housing and extending the CTA's Red Line.

Chicago aldermen Lawson and Quinn reach a compromise on a granny flat ordinance to increase affordable housing, including an opt-in aspect for oversight and labor-focused provisions, with Mayor Johnson's support.

Bodycam video contradicts initial reports of an ICE agent's injuries as "nothing major" after a fatal shooting of a Mexican immigrant in Franklin Park.

The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs drew over 1 million visitors, with record attendance and strong sales, reflecting their cultural and economic impact.

Chicago experiences a brief cooldown with temperatures just below 70°F, but the warm trend persists with gusts up to 20 mph and a slight chance of showers.

The Illinois Pre-Trial Fairness Act's cashless bail system has increased the Kane County Jail population, countering previous reductions and community crime initiatives, and has added financial strain.

MSI unionized staff in Chicago may strike over pay and benefits, with 90% voting in favor due to stagnant wages and insufficient benefits. Negotiations continue.