Chicago prepares for increased federal immigration enforcement actions, led by ICE with DHS support. Illinois officials express concerns over transparency, and the community reacts with mixed responses, including event cancellations and protests.

Chicago Police are searching for missing teen Shaneyshka Alvarez, 14, last seen August 28 in the 5100 block of W Drummond PL, possibly in Bartlett or Streamwood.

A 16-year-old has been arrested in Chicago for multiple armed robberies in the 14th District, facing felony charges after a series of incidents in July and August.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general to oppose a proposed rule by the Trump administration that would limit abortion care and counseling for veterans.

The FBI offers a $5,000 reward for information on a serial bank robber operating in Chicago, linked to six incidents, including four successful robberies.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny, windy end to the week in Chicago, with highs near 65°F and strong winds. The weekend should continue with sunny skies and mild temperatures.

Monarch Youth Center opens in Lincoln, Illinois, offering rehabilitation services to justice-involved youth, creating over 90 jobs, with education and therapy programs.

Chicago Police increase DUI enforcement in the 5th District with a Saturation Patrol targeting impaired drivers and various traffic violations, using technology like BAT Mobile Units to aid the process.

Chaos Divers found over 90 vehicles in the Chicago River while searching for a couple missing since 1970, revealing numerous potential untold stories.

An Illinois Powerball player won $1 million by matching five numbers in the drawing. The jackpot for the next draw is $1.7 billion, one of the largest in history.

The Chicago Police Department seeks help in finding Lavija Howell, a 15-year-old girl missing since September 2, 2025, from the area of 63rd Street and Stewart Ave.

Dontrell Cooper was charged with the attempted murder of two police officers from a 2019 shooting in Chicago. No injuries occurred, and he was arrested in 2025.

"Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez is Chicago Public Library's 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick, the first from a Puerto Rican author, offering a thematic fit with the city's culture and activism.