Mayor Johnson cites a safer summer in Chicago with less violent crime, attributing it to strategic community-program investments and the success of initiatives like One Summer Chicago.

The Wieners Circle will give out free hot dogs after Bears QB Caleb Williams scored four touchdowns, fulfilling their pledge and adding excitement to their first season win.

Chicago house music icon Ron Carroll died at 57 of a heart attack, leaving a legacy of influential collaborations and hits in the dance music community.

Train service in Lake Forest resumed following an Amtrak collision with construction equipment. A worker was hospitalized; passengers were unharmed. The incident is under investigation.

Chicago's weather includes rain and thunderstorms, shifting to cooler, drier conditions with highs near 80 degrees and nightly chances of precipitation. The week's forecast anticipates cooler 70s and ends with a sunny, dry weekend and mid-70-highs.

Toys "R" Us opened its second flagship store in the Chicago area, featuring top brands, an arcade, and interactive experiences to revitalize its physical retail presence.

ICE agents clash with protesters, mayoral candidate teargassed, and congressional candidate pushed amid protests against immigration policies.

Chicago police warn of a man on an electric scooter committing sexual abuse in Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and North Lawndale. He targets women in different areas and times of day.

Protesters in Chicagoland demonstrate against ICE raids, facing a strong response from authorities, while local officials and activists challenge federal immigration policies.

Police say a man attempted to abduct a girl in West Woodlawn, Chicago, offering money for sex and trying to pull her into his car; a Safe Passage worker intervened, suspect fled.

ABC suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live" amid First Amendment debate after Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's alleged murderer, raising concerns of government overreach and potential constitutional violations.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help to find missing 20-year-old Nikhil Chandran, last seen on September 18, 2025, with autism and limited speech.

Chicago Police seek public help after a battery on a CTA Bus in the Near West Side. The incident involved a verbal dispute escalating to physical assault on two passengers.