Two individuals are critically injured following a fire in a South Chicago apartment on Sunday night, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the blaze.

A 55-year-old man was fatally shot in a Chicago warehouse. Identified as Ely Martinez, he was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

Efforts are underway to save a historic labor mural from a Chicago union hall set for redevelopment, with over $200,000 crowdfunded for the challenging relocation process.

Chicago's COPA closed 143 police misconduct cases in early 2024, despite a judge's order freezing disciplinary actions, and is working through a backlog with over 300 officers involved, many still on duty.

The Chicago Transit Authority is investing $6.5 million in the "Refresh & Renew" program to improve train stations and bus turnarounds by November, enhancing commuter experience with cleaning and repairs.

Juan Ramirez-Perez, 40, of Palatine, was charged with a Class 4 felony for alleged sexual abuse involving force against a 26-year-old woman in her home.

Chicago faces a varied weather forecast with elevated fire risks due to strong winds, potential thunderstorms midweek, and hazardous boating conditions on Lake Michigan.

The Chicago Police Department is actively searching for 59-year-old Stanley Green, who suffers from schizophrenia and dementia and has been missing since March 7.

Two pedestrians were seriously injured after being hit by a car in Chicago's Ukrainian Village. The driver ran a red light, striking them in a crosswalk.

Baytown Police Department confirms two ex-officers involved in a 2019 assault have surrendered their licenses and will not serve as officers in Texas again. Charges were dropped after a pre-trial agreement.

A Chicago man, Eric Peterson, was charged with attempted murder after a road rage incident where he allegedly fired a gun at another vehicle on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

A man was shot, hospitalized in fair condition, and arrested after a four-hour standoff with Chicago police in the Ashburn neighborhood. The incident is under investigation by COPA.

A Chicago Tribune investigation reveals that several Illinois health institutions kept staff accused of patient sexual abuse on the payroll, exposing more patients to harm.