Chicago's weather is erratic with isolated showers leading to thunderstorms, followed by a cooler fall-like air and sunny conditions over the weekend, with temperatures rising into the mid-70s by Monday.

The DOJ filed a complaint against Illinois laws offering in-state tuition and scholarships to undocumented immigrants, claiming it discriminates against out-of-state U.S. citizens.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 3-year-old Amiirah Gholston, last seen with a relative on August 30, 2025. She's described as an African American female with braided hair, wearing a blue outfit.

Chicago added 22 new speed cameras which issued over 91,000 tickets in one month. The city's 186 cameras set a record for a month's ticketing, sparking debate over fairness and the system's financial motives.

Illinois State Trooper's car was struck by a van on I-55, marking the 10th such Scott's Law-related incident this year. The van driver faces multiple charges.

A medical emergency caused delays on Chicago's Red and Purple Line trains early Tuesday, with shuttle buses provided and service resuming later with residual delays.

During Labor Day weekend, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence, resulting in 57 people shot and 8 fatalities, including a man named Pepe from Pilsen.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting the AFGE's lawsuit against President Trump's executive order, which restricts federal employees' collective bargaining rights.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson oppose the federal immigration enforcement surge in Chicago, calling it an "invasion." They've acted to maintain local control over law enforcement actions.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Evelyn Barber, a 65-year-old missing woman suffering from dementia and bipolar disorder, last seen on the 5000 block of Morgan Street.

Chicago's West Loop hosted a Labor Day rally led by Mayor Brandon Johnson and union leaders, opposing Trump's policies and potential use of federal forces in the city.

The Chicago Police issued an alert for a hit-and-run incident on S. Cicero Avenue, seeking public assistance in finding the driver who injured a 19-year-old pedestrian.

Naval Station Great Lakes near Chicago provides support for an immigration enforcement operation without hosting agents overnight, stirring local political opposition and criticism from Illinois' governor.