A 62-year-old Illinois man was killed in Mexico, purportedly by a drug cartel, while traveling to buy a stove. His family calls for justice amid regional violence.

Two women were shot in Beach Park; suspects were arrested after a chase involving a stolen Dodge Charger Hellcat. The victims are recovering, and weapons were found in the suspects' car.

Two individuals were arrested after a drive-by shooting injured two women in Beach Park, leading to high-speed chases and a police search involving canines and drones. Weapons were recovered, and investigations continue.

An armed robbery in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood resulted in one suspect being shot and hospitalized; two others fled.

East Chicago Central High School administrators face felony charges for unauthorized entry into a student's home to recover stolen items, rather than contacting the police.

The Chicago Transit Authority deactivated its Twitter accounts, encouraging users to get transit updates via text and email due to concerns over misinformation and platform changes.

An 18-year-old from Des Plaines was charged with disorderly conduct after threatening to shoot an elementary school in a TikTok video. No guns were found at her home, and she has been banned from school grounds.

Chicago has transitioned its municipal operations to 100% renewable energy, meeting a goal set by Mayor Brandon Johnson and supported by local organizations, with a significant contribution from the Double Black Diamond solar project.

Chicago faces a cold snap with subzero wind chills and potential snow, as sunny but cold weather shifts to cloudy with increased chances of snow into the coming week.

Former U.S. Army soldier Jack Molloy indicted for attempting to support Hezbollah and lying to federal agents.

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are holding press conferences to update on contract negotiations amid disagreements over economic proposals and educational reforms.

The Illinois Attorney General warns against misleading sales of GLP-1 weight loss drugs by some med spas and online sellers, stressing the importance of obtaining these medications from reputable sources.

Chicago police shot a knife-wielding man in Little Village, resulting in his death, with COPA investigating the incident.