Ash Wednesday commences Lent in Chicago, with services and ash distribution at churches, transit hubs, and airports. The date varies yearly, with this year's on March 5.

Congress held a hearing on the sanctuary status of cities like Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson defended their immigration policies, countering the GOP's view on non-cooperation with federal authorities.

Renowned Chicago prosecutor Amarjeet Bhachu, known for prosecuting high-profile cases, has resigned from his position, surprising many following recent successes.

Illinois' Heights Crematory has stopped operations amid investigations into mishandling bodies, with financial issues and unlicensed interstate transfers also uncovered.

A Cook County Sheriff's Police officer struck a pedestrian with a squad car, critically injuring them on Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview. The investigation is ongoing and witnesses are urged to contact Glenview police.

Chicago police arrested Elijah Stiffened for the June 2024 murder of a 19-year-old woman on the South Side; he faces murder and attempted murder charges.

After Mayor Tiffany Henyard's absence from a Dolton board meeting following her primary defeat, residents and trustees expressed optimism as the board made several approvals, including collective bargaining agreements and legal settlements.

Illinois celebrates Wieland North America's $500 million facility modernization for advanced manufacturing and clean energy, retaining 800 jobs, with Gov. Pritzker attending the groundbreaking.

Montclare businesses are on alert after multiple burglaries, with the Chicago Police describing a suspect driving a gray BMW involved in various incidents.

CTA announces new Frequent Network bus service in Chicago, starting March 23, with buses running every 10 minutes on selected routes to improve reliability.

The Illinois State Treasurer invests $15 million in Republic of Poland Bonds, marking the office's first foreign bond investment and celebrating cultural ties with the Polish community in Illinois.

Chicago's weather will shift today with clouds and milder temperatures ahead of an overnight storm bringing rain and a chance of thunder. Conditions might lead to light wet snow on Wednesday, but a significant warm-up is expected next week.

A man was stabbed by an unidentified female at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago; he is in good condition, and the police investigation is ongoing.