Cesar Garcia, 18, faces two felony counts of attempted first-degree murder in Chicago stemming from an October shooting that injured two young adults.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads 20 attorneys general urging the Biden administration to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, citing their impact on youth and minorities.

Chicago's CTA Red Line service was delayed due to a mechanical issue, affecting other lines as well. Alternative buses were suggested, while Metra faced a separate incident with a train striking a vehicle.

Waswa Sula, 38, died after a hit-and-run in Houston; Gabriel Mejia Cor, 25, was arrested for failing to render aid.

A woman was shot dead during a domestic dispute at a Chicago business; a man was arrested, with charges pending.

Two separate incidents disrupted Chicago's transit: a Metra train struck a stalled van with no injuries, and an Orange Line train derailed, causing significant delays.

The Chicago Cubs' direct-to-consumer streaming product by Marquee Sports Network has surpassed expectations, signaling a shift in how MLB teams adapt to changing media consumption patterns.

Black firefighters in Chicago are suing for back pay and fair promotions, highlighting ongoing inequalities as they seek justice for past discriminatory hiring practices.

A woman in Illinois found her parents dead from gunshot wounds in their New Lenox home; authorities deem the deaths suspicious but isolated with no community threat.

Severe cold in Chicago has led to multiple school closures, with Chicago Public Schools yet to decide, amidst safety concerns for students reliant on school resources.

A Lake County sheriff's deputy was attacked during a welfare check in Illinois when a resident threw wood and assaulted her; both were hospitalized. Charges are being considered.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert regarding a series of armed robberies in the 1st and 12th Districts involving a group of young males.

A man was fatally shot while walking on a sidewalk in Woodlawn, Chicago; he died at the hospital. No arrests have been made, and the police are seeking information.