Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for Chicago to borrow $1.25 billion for development is met with mixed reactions, amid concerns over spending oversight and transparency.

Chicago police are searching for Victor Aviles, a missing 70-year-old man with depression last seen in Schiller Ct. He is 5'6", has brown eyes, grey hair, and was wearing a grey jacket and black pants.

Chicago police intensify the search for missing 14-year-old Jonathan Montanez last seen at Taft Freshman Campus.

The Chicago Police Department is asking for help to find Layra Short, a 14-year-old girl missing since March 22, last seen in Kildare Ave. and may be in Hermosa.

The NWS issued advisories for varied weather, including high winds and potential flooding, in Chicago. Showers, thunderstorms, and gusty conditions are expected throughout the week.

A USPS worker in Chicago was robbed of her master key; no injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident that poses risks to mail security.

Javonte Green returns to the Chicago Bulls with a 10-day contract, seeking to fill gaps left by injured players.

Letter carriers honor slain colleague Mechellea Williams with a balloon release in Orland Park, Illinois; police continue to seek leads in the unsolved case.

One person has died and several are injured after a two-vehicle collision near Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois. The crash occurred early Sunday and is under investigation.

Chicago's "Bring Chicago Home" initiative, which proposed increasing the real estate transfer tax on $1M+ properties to fund homelessness services, was voted down by a majority of the electorate.

Former Ald. Edward Burke retains his Illinois law license as a conflicted state Supreme Court couldn't decide on its suspension after his corruption conviction.

A 44-year-old cold case sees a major breakthrough as Joseph A. Caliva is identified as the victim from 1979 through forensic genealogy. Authorities continue to search for suspects in this enduring mystery.

Chicago Police alert the public about armed robberies in the 9th District by two suspects using handguns with lasers, urging vigilance and timely reporting of incidents.