Chicago neighborhoods are on alert after a series of armed robberies, with the CPD releasing a Community Alert detailing the incidents and suspect descriptions.

A 57-year-old man was fatally shot in Chicago's Auburn Gresham. A 60-year-old woman is in custody, and a weapon was recovered. The man died after a chest gunshot wound.

A light wintry mix is expected in Chicago with patchy fog and temperatures near 44 degrees. The week ahead will have cloudy skies, winds, and a mix of sun with a possibility of rain, snow, and freezing rain.

FBI's Ten Most Wanted fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez was captured in Monterrey, Mexico for the 2012 murder of his wife.

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in Chicago for five counts of armed robbery from incidents last June. He was charged for multiple robberies involving victims aged 32 to 62.

Illinois metro areas reported mixed unemployment trends in December; some saw job growth while others experienced declines, according to labor statistics.

Chicago Police warn of an aggravated battery in the Fulton Market District on Dec 15, where a male victim was seriously injured. A Hispanic male suspect aged 20-35 is sought.

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in West Ridge, Chicago where a yellow sedan ran a red light, hitting an SUV. Five people were injured with various conditions; a 25-year-old driver received citations.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a $31 million grants initiative to ready 24 industrial sites for economic development, divided into Planning and Capital Ready grants, as part of the state's economic growth strategy.

Chicago Police seek help finding missing man Jonathan Mallett, last seen January 29, described as bald, Black, 6'1".

Two people were injured in a shooting at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, with one person in custody. The connection to a concurrent funeral remains unclear.

Cook County sent out property tax bills due on March 4, 2025, with payment options available online. Property values in Chicago have increased, shifting the tax base ratio.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is set to undergo a $10 million renovation with improvements to accessibility and visitor amenities, coinciding with the Obama Presidential Center opening.