Four Chicago residents were charged with burglary and retail theft at Oakbrook Center stores, with potential sentences of up to seven years if convicted.

Chicago Police search for a suspect in a purse-snatching on a CTA train, targeting an elderly passenger on August 26, 2024. Public assistance is requested.

Chicago police seek assistance in locating 75-year-old Phyllis Crosby, missing since August 25 and affected by dementia. She was last seen on S. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

Chubby Cattle, known for its all-you-can-eat Wagyu barbecue, is set to open at Woodfield Mall in 2025, adding a dining experience to the shopping venue.

Illinois invests $1.5 million to address teacher shortages through the JTED Teacher Apprenticeship Program, helping paraprofessionals become full-time teachers.

Off-duty Chicago police officer Francisco Galvan was charged with domestic battery and DUI after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, also an officer, outside a police station.

A Chicago man faces felony charges for allegedly stealing laptops from the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

Chicago police are searching for suspects after shots were fired at officers in the Grand Crossing neighborhood during a follow-up investigation. No injuries were reported, and the Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on I-57 in Chicago; the victim was a passenger of a disabled SUV. The driver of the offending vehicle has not been identified.

CPS faced a transportation crisis as nearly 18% of students with disabilities lacked bus rides due to a driver shortage and surging demands. Despite efforts including a stipend, many families still struggled.

The long-vacant TJ's Bar in New Lenox has new owners who plan to transform it into a lively country-themed bar and grill, investing $1 million in renovations.

There is a series of early morning burglaries in Chicago's 4th, 5th, 6th, and 22nd Districts where thieves use stolen vehicles to remove front doors and steal items.

Chicago is facing extreme heat with a heat index of around 105 degrees, creating health risks and leading to an Air Quality Alert. Storms are also possible, adding to the dangers of the heat wave.