Chicago's Southwest Side residents demand action after repeated flooding, as Mayor Johnson and Alderman Lopez address the issue with affected citizens. The city coordinates relief efforts amidst a high volume of distress calls.

A man faces felony charges for a fatal hit-and-run in Morton Grove, where he allegedly struck and killed a 74-year-old pedestrian and then fled the scene.

A head-on collision in Putnam County led to one death and multiple injuries; two drivers were airlifted, a passenger died at the scene, and another was hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

Woodlawn neighborhood in Chicago experiences armed robberies linked to online marketplace meetups, with police describing two young male suspects and urging community vigilance.

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed 266 new laws, including ones enhancing public defender independence and warehouse safety, and vetoed two others.

Cook County completed a solar panel installation at Markham Courthouse, advancing its sustainability goals and the Clean Energy Plan, with expected energy cost savings and environmental benefits.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 21-year-old Jaden Kinnett, last seen on January 31, 2025, and reported missing on August 15, with a unique appearance including a skeleton tattoo.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to locate 15-year-old Neomy Nieves, who went missing from the 700 block of N. Pulaski. She was last seen wearing an olive green T-shirt, with a bandaged right hand.

Chicago Police warn of recent burglaries in multiple neighborhoods, with suspects forcibly entering businesses to steal valuables. They urge vigilance and protective measures.

The Chicago Police Department has reshuffled its leadership, promoting several members to enhance expertise and support crime reduction and community trust.

Groundbreaking of Chicago's O'Hare Concourse D has begun, with support from local leaders for its potential to drive connectivity, economic growth, and competitive advantages globally.

A vacant building collapsed in Chicago's Englewood area; no injuries were reported as the fire department responds.

A formerly detained Venezuelan man donated a kidney to his brother in Chicago, with community support instrumental in securing his release for the transplant.