Chicago's airports prepare for 1.75 million passengers over Labor Day weekend, with O'Hare expecting a 10.2% increase in travelers and Midway a 3% rise, amid the city's cultural festivities and airport improvements.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson reports a projected $982.4 million budget gap for 2025, driving efforts to address financial challenges, including high pension costs.

A 24-year-old woman is in critical condition after being shot in the head on Chicago's South Side. The shooting occurred Wednesday night, and detectives are investigating, but no arrests have been made.

Two men are charged with armed robberies in Chicago's West Side, with a court hearing set for August 29, 2024.

The article describes fluctuating weather conditions in Chicago, ranging from sunny days to hazardous thunderstorms and high swim risks on Lake Michigan beaches.

Cook County introduces a $11.5 million Water Affordability Program with Elevate, funded by ARPA, to provide financial aid and services to residents struggling with high water bills.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a male suspect involved in an early morning shooting on S. Canal St. using surveillance footage for identification.

Resurfacing of Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive begins next week, causing lane closures and overnight shutdowns, and impacting traffic till late October.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago euthanized a 24-year-old bison named Judy, following a decline in health. A Native American blessing ceremony honored her before she was put to rest.

A Cook County judge is ordered to take training after enforcing a controversial cellphone ban, which involved a law clerk's nine-month exclusion from the courthouse.

A man was critically wounded in a late-night shooting at a Bronzeville gas station in Chicago. Police are investigating, and the suspects remain at large.

A 19-year-old man was seriously injured in an overnight shooting on the Northwest Side of Chicago and is now in serious condition. No arrests have been made.

Chicago expects fluctuating weather, with a chance of thunderstorms today and a high of 83 degrees. The risk of damaging winds and hail is noted. The weekend will cool down, with a high near 71 degrees expected for Labor Day Monday.