Chicago Police Department warns of a spate of burglaries aimed at plumbing and electrical companies in several districts, with tools and equipment being stolen.

The article details Chicago's weather forecast for the week, including sunny skies, rising temperatures, and potential Lake Michigan hazards for small craft. A warming trend is expected with no major weather threats on land.

Two people were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Chicago's Avalon Park, with the woman fatally stabbed and the man having a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Eileen Rhodes continues her role on the Illinois Capital Development Board, backed by over 30 years in property management and a history of community involvement.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has charged Jayvian Gargani with felony counts for allegedly lying on his FOID application and committing forgery, with potential prison time if convicted.

Chicago expects fluctuating temperatures with a cold Saturday and warmer days ahead, as per the National Weather Service. A calm week without hazardous weather is foreseen, but brief cool spells may persist.

The Chicago Police Department alerts residents about a wave of license plate thefts in the 016th, 017th, and 025th Districts and advises vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.

A DeKalb man was sentenced to 25 years for exploiting a child after pleading guilty to producing child pornography, with restitution ordered for his victims.

A man was arrested for stabbing a 9-year-old girl in Beach Park; she was found by her mother and is in critical condition. The community is shaken by the incident.

Former Illinois state senator William "Sam" McCann pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion during his federal corruption trial.

The Chicago Bulls have no players participating in the NBA All-Star weekend for the first time since 1980, despite having talented players like DeMar DeRozan.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 20 other attorneys general urge the FDA to enforce stricter standards to eliminate toxic metals from baby foods, highlighting recent lead poisoning cases and the need for clear safety guidelines.

A former Illinois agriculture investigator, Jose Guillen, has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexually groping women while on duty and committing perjury.