Chicago's weather forecast offers mild temperatures with cloudy skies, possible showers, and strong southern winds, with rain and storms expected later in the week.

The article details courtroom revelations of Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III's late-night texts with a former intern and allegations of bribery for securing the intern a job.

Portillo's fast-food chain is testing a new breakfast menu at select Chicago-area locations starting April 15, offering items like a chocolate cake donut and a breakfast scramble.

The State Street Bridge in Chicago is closing for emergency repairs from April 28 to mid-November due to significant deterioration found during an inspection.

A helicopter crash in the Hudson River took six lives, including a pilot from Chicago and a Spanish tourist family. The cause is under investigation, with reports of parts detaching mid-flight.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports additional Chronic Wasting Disease cases in deer across four new counties, indicating the disease's spread.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads a 17-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for blocking access to education funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Chicago Police are addressing potential "teen takeovers" with reinforced strategies and are warning parents, as previous events have led to violence. There is a proposal for an earlier citywide curfew amid debates on youth investment.

Chicago faces a mental health crisis with violent incidents and a police officer's suicide, both stemming from untreated mental health issues, revealing system gaps and prompting calls for better care coordination and support systems.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 states filed an amicus brief to support MSPB official Cathy Harris against her removal by President Trump, arguing for the MSPB's political independence.

A man was charged with felony aggravated battery after a stabbing in Chicago's Loop left another man critically injured. Ralwin Galito Perez, 30, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals task force.

A 77-year-old woman died following a car crash in Joliet involving a Buick and Ford F-150, with potential traffic signal confusion being investigated.

Groundbreaking for Chicago's Red Line extension is set for early 2026, promising enhanced connectivity and economic vitality for the Far South Side with four new ADA-compliant stations.