Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Closing arguments set in the trial of Steven Montano for the murder of Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso; Montano defends stating the shooting was out of fear.

Surah Amon was charged with murder after reportedly drowning a one-year-old boy near Lake Michigan's South Shore. The child died, and Amon faces two murder counts.

Waukegan man charged after a body found in his yard; ICE arrested him due to his immigration status. Victim's decapitation claim refuted by her mother. Despite charges, he was initially released pre-trial, causing controversy.

A 1-year-old boy died after a woman, believed to be his mother, allegedly drowned him in Lake Michigan; she's in custody amid a homicide investigation.

Four North Side Red Line stations in Chicago reopened with improved amenities after renovations, as part of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Project.

A passenger was robbed at gunpoint on a CTA platform in River North; Chicago Police issued an alert for four male suspects aged 16-20, urging public vigilance and safety prioritization.

The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac launched with nearly 300 boats, including new additions like the 'Skyline Sprint'. Despite potential storms, sailors' spirits are high.

Chicago reports a 25% drop in hate crimes in 2024, with Mayor Johnson attributing this to a holistic safety approach. However, hate crimes against Jewish residents and gay men have risen, leading to plans for public hearings and city initiatives.

El Chapo's son, Ovidio Guzmán López, pleads guilty in a U.S. federal case and agrees to cooperate with investigations into the Sinaloa cartel's operations.

Charles Lawler received a 7.5-year prison sentence for robbing five Chicago-area financial institutions from September 2021 to April 2022, alongside accomplice Tarandle Lee.

The Daddy Victory Club in Chicago, founded by Kouri Marshall, offers a support group for fathers, focusing on empowering Black dads and fostering community through monthly 'Daddy Strolls.'

A 67-year-old woman, Sondra Sims-Taylor, is missing in Chicago, last seen July 15, 2025. She is 5'6", has a light brown complexion, gray hair, dark brown eyes, and a missing top tooth. Police urge the public to provide any information.