Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes borrowing $1.25 billion to fund affordable housing and development, signaling an end to controversial TIF districts.

Chicago Park District renamed a part of Montrose Dune to "Monty and Rose Wildlife Habitat" in honor of two Great Lakes Piping Plovers that captivated the city.

Alderman Desmon Yancy claims Alderman Greg Mitchell assaulted him after a Chicago City Hall meeting, an allegation Mitchell denies. Yancy seeks Mitchell's resignation from committee roles over the incident.

The Illinois Governor proposes using $10 million to erase over $1 billion in medical debt for residents, building on Cook County's debt forgiveness success.

Two people are being questioned in connection with a shooting near Senn High School in Chicago that resulted in the death of a student and the injury of others.

A stolen U-Haul truck crashed into the Little Calumet River in Chicago during a police chase. The driver tried to escape by swimming but was rescued by divers and is now in critical condition.

Two men are critically injured in separate shootings in Chicago's Bronzeville and a Harvey Popeyes, with assailants from both incidents still at large.

The Illinois Department of Revenue maintains a steady property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for Tazewell County, indicating fair market value assessments.

Chicago Police alerted businesses in the 10th and 11th Districts about a series of armed robberies and described the suspect, urging public assistance.

A fire in Orland Park injured a firefighter and resident, while a couple escaped their home, losing two pets. The blaze also damaged a neighboring house. Causes are under investigation.

A man was shot dead in a car in Chicago's North Lawndale; no arrests made, Area Four detectives investigating.

A Chicago man, Jaylen Murphy, faces charges for attempted armed robbery and a misdemeanor related to violating conceal carry laws. He was arrested shortly after the incident involving a 48-year-old man.

Chicago Police are searching for Robert Burton, 32, missing since Feb 19 after last seen at O'Hare Airport, and now classified as a high-risk missing adult.