Illinois launches a Black History Month campaign, focusing on honoring and supporting Black businesses and entrepreneurs through events and a dedicated webpage.

Fuller's Car Wash in Hinsdale files for bankruptcy amid a wrongful death lawsuit following the death of 14-year-old Sean Richards. The Richards family suggests this is a delay tactic.

Chicago businesses plan a one-day closure in protest of Trump's immigration policies as part of the "Day Without Immigrants" movement, despite concerns over potential negative effects on local economies.

Two car crashes into buildings in Chicago's Garfield Park and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods are under investigation, with one SUV abandoned and a suspect apprehended.

Chuck Goudie joins the "NBC 5 Investigates" team after leaving ABC 7 Chicago, bringing his extensive investigative journalism experience to WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago.

Metra Electric Line's 95th St./Chicago State University Station is closing for a two-year, $33.4 million rehab, while the 103rd St./Rosemoor Station reopens after upgrades.

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.