Englewood celebrated the opening of Thrive Englewood, a new affordable housing development, indicating progress and collaboration in the neighborhood's revitalization.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul introduced an online portal for charities to simplify compliance and enhance donor transparency. The system allows for digital filings and public access to charity information.

Illinois CMS partners with the Chicago White Sox and universities to promote state job opportunities to sports fans and students at events and online.

Chicago's weather forecast includes a sunny week with temperatures rising into the 80s, and evening lows in the 60s. Minimal rain chances are predicted.

Girl Scouts announce a new cookie, Exploremores, coming in 2026 while retiring S’mores and Toast-Yay! flavors in 2025. Exploremores feature chocolate, marshmallow, and almond flavors.

Chicago's National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture celebrated its 25th anniversary with new installations: a mosaic 'El Llamado' and an outdoor education space. The celebration comes amidst tension over federal agents' presence in the area.

Emergency road repairs on the inbound Edens Expressway caused delays due to a pavement buckle, affecting commute times and resulting in at least four to five vehicles getting flat tires.

Chicago Police seek help finding Fabian Redmond, 39, who went missing on Sept 2, 2025, last headed to Wind Creek Casino.

A 33-year-old man, Tyree Reese, was fatally shot in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. No suspects have been arrested as the police investigate the incident.

A 21-year-old was shot in the head and killed in Chicago's West Town. Witnesses reported the shooters fled in a sedan, and no arrests have been made yet.

The Chicago Police Department alerted the public of armed robberies in South Shore involving a suspect in a white Nissan and a rifle, and offered safety recommendations.

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday near CTA Orange Line's 35th/Archer Station in McKinley Park, with no suspects in custody yet.

Chicago neighborhoods Pilsen and Little Village host Mexican Independence Day parades despite immigration enforcement concerns, with added security and support measures.