After a month-long probe, Chicago Police nabbed 25-year-old Kemonte Rice on charges linked to a 13-year-old's shooting death, including causing child endangerment/death and obstructing justice.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 attorneys general oppose the DHS's plan to close three key oversight offices, emphasizing the negative impact on civil rights and immigration processes.

A man died in a fire at a Chicago homeless encampment; authorities ruled the incident accidental, caused by combustible materials and confirmed no accelerants involved.

A string of ATM thefts struck Chicago, with burglars stealing a cash machine after breaking into a Southwest Side business, followed by five more ATM thefts by suspects using a black BMW SUV. No arrests have been made.

A 64-year-old man was killed in a stabbing on Chicago's Near West Side after a verbal altercation in an alley. The suspect is at large, and police are investigating.

A pregnant woman and a man were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Gary, Indiana. The woman, identified as Chasity Shorter, was shot, with her death ruled a homicide. The man, Brice Taylor, died by suicide. The case is under investigation.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot during a family gathering in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood; his family witnesses his death. No suspects have been arrested.

A drive-by shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood injured four, including a teenager. No arrests have been made yet in the ongoing investigation.

AG Kwame Raoul joins 39 attorneys general to urge Congress against a moratorium on state AI regulations, highlighting AI misuse and the need for local oversight.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed a new leadership team to the CLIHTF Board, emphasizing equity in affordable housing and enhancing city collaboration.

Chicago's weather shifts from dust storms to cooler, breezy conditions, with a weekend forecast of clouds and temperatures in the 60s, followed by a mostly sunny Sunday. Rain is possible early in the new week.

The Illinois Gaming Board mandates annual training for casino workers to identify and report human trafficking, with new rules requiring signage to raise awareness in casinos.

An Illinois man won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought while getting a soda for his wife; he dubbed himself "Fateful 56" after his age and winning number.