Mayor Brandon Johnson and the BACP have introduced a $21.5 million grant to help Chicago's small businesses and nonprofits recover from COVID-19 impacts.

Chicago Police seek individuals linked to a homicide in Albany Park and have issued a community alert with images of the suspects to aid the investigation.

Former Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott is indicted for aggravated battery and other charges following an alleged assault on a man at the police station.

Ellen DeGeneres has canceled her Chicago show scheduled for August 11, signaling she is "done" with show business. Fans attending her prior show must comply with a strict no-phone policy.

Robert Lewis, 21, was charged with the murder of 14-year-old RayJohn Harshaw in Chicago's Calumet Heights, including counts of first-degree murder and armed robbery.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled financial troubles in Dolton, including a $3.65 million general fund debt and unissued checks totaling over $6 million.

Illinois AG Raoul charges a Kane County man, Juan Jose Jaime Ramirez, with forgery and falsification on his FOID card application due to undisclosed felony convictions.

Chicago's Mayor proposes a city-owned grocery store to combat food deserts on the South and West sides, considering strategies like centralized distribution and shared staffing to make fresh food more accessible.

The Chicago Ducky Derby, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, featured 100,000 rubber ducks in a river race, with events and prizes for participants.

A bicyclist, Carlos Medina, was killed in a hit-and-run in Skokie. Police seek the dark-colored vehicle involved. Witnesses are urged to contact Skokie Police.

Chicago's efforts to improve accessibility in public transportation and city infrastructure face delays and high costs, impacting the daily mobility of disabled residents.

Schaumburg police are searching for thieves who stole over $1 million in jewels from Marquise Jewelers at Woodfield Mall after cutting through a wall.

Greyhound may face a major service disruption in Chicago as it seeks a new station location before being evicted from its current one. Cooperation with the city is underway, but experts warn of urgency.