Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a 2026 budget with a Social Media Amusement & Responsibility Tax (SMART) to help cover city deficits and fund mental health services.

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in South Chicago; he died after being taken to a hospital. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle signed an executive order banning federal immigration officers from using county property for civil immigration enforcement, reinforcing the county's sanctuary policies.

Karina Alonso faces aggravated DUI charges after causing a non-fatal head-on collision. She was detained for driving with a BAC nearly double the legal limit and attempting to flee the incident scene.

ICE arrested Radule Bojovic, a Montenegro-born, Hanover Park police officer, for overstaying his visa, amid tension between sanctuary cities and federal immigration policy.

The Chicago Police Department has alerted the public about a series of strong-arm robberies around parks and high-traffic areas, providing descriptions of the suspects to encourage vigilance.

Victor D. Perez was sentenced to 15 years for child pornography after pleading guilty to a felony charge and being found with illegal content on his phone.

Loyola University prepares for the funeral of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who passed away at 106, with a service on campus open for in-person attendance and streaming.

Five people were arrested after a car chase for stealing $30,000 worth of goods from an Amazon facility in Channahon. They face multiple charges, including theft and evasion.

IDoA offers free Medicare assistance during Open Enrollment through Dec. 7, via their SHIP program, emphasizing the importance of reviewing plan changes.

A 2-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman were shot in Chicago; both are hospitalized in good condition. Police are investigating with no arrests made.

Chicago Mayor's senior adviser, Jason Lee, has not been fired despite the IG's recommendation after a probe into alleged vote trading and lack of cooperation with the investigation.

Chicago Police warn of early morning commercial burglaries in several communities, advising businesses to maintain security and report suspicious activities.