The Chicago Police Department has alerted the 19th District of recent burglaries involving businesses and a garage, providing incident details and offender descriptions.

Chicago's weather forecast includes showers, then clear skies and highs near 70 today. The weekend brings mixed conditions and an elevated fire risk Sunday due to gusty winds and dry weather.

Garfield Park unveils a new basketball court honoring the 30th anniversary of "Hoop Dreams," with film's subjects Agee and Gates present at the ceremony.

A 17-year-old girl, Stephani Lopez-Ramirez, was found shot dead in Humboldt Park; her death was ruled a homicide. A person of interest is in custody, but no charges have been filed yet.

SIUE held a final pour ceremony for its new $105 million health science building, attended by officials and dignitaries. The building will include academic and administrative spaces and is expected to complete in spring 2025.

A Rockford man, identified as Tyrone Smith, age 37, has been handed a hefty eight-year prison sentence by a federal judge for unlawfully posse...

The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago has taken in 25 dogs from Florida shelters affected by Hurricane Helene, as the city also sends aid to impacted areas.

The Chicago City Council's committee on public safety is addressing the need for better responses to extreme weather and its impact on the homeless, following criticisms of the city's actions.

A man was fatally shot on West Cermak Road in Chicago, and paramedics pronounced him dead at Mount Sinai Hospital. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

A man was charged with vehicular hijacking after a 68-year-old was robbed of his car in Chicago; the suspect was arrested the next day and awaits a court hearing.

The Chicago Police are asking for help finding Eugenia Garcia-Lugo, 15, last seen on September 30, 2024, near her home on N. Lawndale. She is a White-Hispanic female with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago's weather forecast predicts sunny and mild conditions with highs around 72-76 degrees, shifting to a southwest breeze. The NWS warns of elevated fire risks and hazardous conditions for Lake Michigan boaters this weekend.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a postal worker in Chicago's 5th District. He was arrested in Iowa and extradited to Chicago.