Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer died following a garage fire being investigated as potential arson; a person of interest is in custody. Meyer served for 28 years and was close to retirement.

Attorney General Raoul, with a coalition of 12 attorneys general, sues to stop Trump administration's tariffs, claiming they were imposed illegally without congressional approval.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton entered the Illinois U.S. Senate race following Sen. Durbin's retirement announcement, making her the first major Democrat to bid for his seat.

Chicago Police report a burglary in Uptown, seeking a white male suspect described as slender with short facial hair, following an April 4 incident involving a break-in at a storage unit.

Chicago expects weather fluctuations with sunny spells and chances of showers and thunderstorms, and temperature swings as reported by the National Weather Service and Fox 32 Chicago.

A semi-truck in West Chicago crashed into a building and caused traffic disruptions; there were no injuries, and the clean-up continued to affect the area.

Cardinal Cupich led a memorial Mass for Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, honoring his legacy and role in making the church more inclusive.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of a long tenure and signaling a future shift in the state's political landscape.

A Glenview couple was robbed at gunpoint outside their home; no arrests yet, and their stolen vehicle was found abandoned. They emphasized the importance of safety and community vigilance.

A Rockford man was sentenced to eight years for illegal gun possession after pleading guilty. The case is part of a federal effort to fight firearm offenses.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 69-year-old Joseph Kent last seen on March 31. Residents with information are urged to contact authorities.

Two men died and one woman was critically injured in a South Austin car collision involving a red light runner.

A man was shot in the thigh on a Chicago Blue Line train; he's in good condition. The shooter is at large, and police are investigating the incident, which disrupted service.