Chicago police issued alerts for two missing minors, Jazariah Ridley, 15, and Tamera Thompson, 14, from the same community, seeking public assistance.

Chicago is set for windy weather with gusts up to 55 mph possible, alongside rain and hazardous lake conditions. Beachgoers and boaters are advised to be cautious.

Chicago Board of Education is set to discuss CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's tenure and a resolution to keep schools open until 2027 despite a financial deficit. Martinez faces opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union and local officials.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by 22 counterparts, supports an ATF rule to broaden the definition of firearm dealers to include more private sellers, aiming to curb illegal gun trafficking and enhance background checks.

Missing 15-year-old Naylanie Fernandez is sought by Chicago Police after disappearing on September 8. She's 4'11", 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Authorities urge public assistance.

A judge has temporarily blocked the Mayor of Dolton from installing three officials without board approval, amid allegations of her violating municipal codes.

Northwestern Medicine performed a groundbreaking double-lung transplant on a Stage 4 colorectal cancer patient, Amanda Wilk, marking a first for the institution.

Important dates for the 2024 Illinois elections include early voting and mail-in ballot deadlines. Voters will decide on local offices, referendums, and a major presidential contest between Harris and Trump.

Chicago's CARE program for mental health emergencies is now fully staffed by public health professionals, removing police involvement. The successful pivot to a health-focused approach has shown zero arrests and minimal use of force.

Bloomingdale officials announced redevelopment plans for the closed Stratford Square Mall, including entertainment, retail, and living spaces, financed by bonds and TIF.

Former Johnson County 911 operator Justin Vaughn is charged with theft and other offenses, including money laundering, forgery, and tax fraud, potentially facing decades in prison if convicted.

Damond Thomas from Quincy, Illinois, received a 5-year prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution. Judge Myerscough imposed the sentence after Thomas's guilty plea.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has refused Mayor Johnson’s call to resign, proposing a ban on school closures till 2027 to combat misinformation and instability.