Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson negotiates to lower a proposed $300 million property tax hike, considering alternatives like increased fees and taxes after budget talks with City Council members.

Cook County official Samantha Steele faces a misdemeanor DUI charge after a collision in Chicago's Uptown area, with police reporting signs of intoxication.

The forecast for Chicago includes a mix of clouds and sunshine with mid-50s temperatures, dropping at night. Rain showers are expected to return on Wednesday and Thursday, with a clearer and warmer weekend ahead.

Two University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint near campus, with the suspects escaping in a black sedan. No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted a reminder for increased vigilance.

Illinois Treasurer's office mailed checks from its unclaimed property vault to 140,000 individuals, aiming to return over $5 billion in assets such as dormant bank accounts and overpaid bills.

Chicago celebrates Veterans Day with events such as a Soldier Field ceremony, becoming a Purple Heart City, and hosting parades and local tributes, alongside special offers for veterans.

Activists and officials in Chicago are calling for action against CPD officers linked to the far-right Oath Keepers group amidst concerns of extremism within the force.

Chicago Police are searching for missing 72-year-old Otis Wheeler, last seen in East Huron Street, possibly needing medical attention, and encourage public assistance.

The Chicago Police issued an alert after a series of armed robberies occurred in the 8th District, urging residents to stay vigilant and preserve surveillance footage.

A parent was fatally shot in the parking lot of Hillcrest High School during a junior high basketball tournament; the incident was targeted and isolated.

Rapper Lil Durk is charged with conspiracy in a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo, involving the death of Rondo's cousin. His lyrics are used in the case against him.

Marcell Hale, 19, has been arrested for multiple armed robberies in Chicago and faces eight felony counts. His court hearing is set for November 8, 2024.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train near Clybourn station, causing delays on the UP-N line. Service resumed by 8:40 a.m. The identity of the individual is unknown.