Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Chicago Lawn's 8th District this weekend to curb impaired driving and traffic offenses.

Emonte Morgan's sentencing for the 2021 murder of Chicago Officer Ella French began, with a life sentence possible. The defense seeks a new trial, citing prosecutorial misconduct.

A Glenwood community is shocked after a local liquor store owner, Naveen Singh, was killed during an argument with a customer. A suspect is in custody.

Mayor Johnson's deputy mayor, Sydney Holman, alongside two deputies, resigned amidst staff upheaval and a major budget challenge. This follows an internal reshuffle reducing Holman's role, potentially elevating Kennedy Bartley's position.

Thieves stole an ATM from a Chicago business in a smash-and-grab burglary, with police responding to the scene as the crime unfolded. No suspects have been arrested yet.

S&C Electric Co. opens a new manufacturing facility in Palatine to boost production for the electric grid, positioning for innovation and job creation in Chicago's business scene.

Governor Pritzker and the Illinois DCEO have announced a $6 million grant for the Home Illinois Workforce Pilot Program to aid individuals facing homelessness and improve their employment opportunities.

Jonathan and Carlos Aguilar have been charged with aggravated assault in a Houston shooting and are currently sought by police, who have released their photos.

Devon Beal, 30, was fatally shot while driving in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. His vehicle crashed after he was hit by gunfire from another sedan. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

A liquor store employee in Glenwood was fatally shot following a dispute. Authorities are investigating with no immediate threat to public safety. No further details or arrests have been announced.

A garage fire in Aurora spread to an attached house, displacing eight residents; a homeowner sustained minor injuries while the fire department halted further damage.

The Big Boy steam locomotive drew crowds in Chicago, offering a nostalgic experience of America's railroad history, with local festivities and emphasis on its bridging of past and sustainable future.

A jury awarded Marcel Brown $50 million for his wrongful conviction in a 2008 murder case, after he served a decade in prison before his release in 2018.