Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition urging the FRA to mandate a minimum of two crew members on most trains, citing safety and reduced accident risks.

Robert Bryant, 36, is charged with first-degree murder for a 29-year-old woman's death, with his arrest reported by Chicago Police on October 2, 2024.

A driver was hospitalized after a crash involving a red light violation on Michigan Avenue; the building struck was inspected and found structurally sound.

The National Weather Service anticipates pleasant weather in Chicago with sunny days and mild temperatures, with some chances of showers and gusty winds.

Cook County residents can claim overpaid property taxes by calling special phone banks hosted by the Treasurer's Office with Telemundo Chicago and ABC7 on October 3rd.

A 14-year-old boy in Chicago is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The shooting took place on Tuesday evening, with no suspects arrested yet.

Three men were shot inside a car in Chicago's Princeton Park; one is in serious condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

Lab owner Zishan Alvi in Chicago pleaded guilty to a $14 million COVID-19 testing fraud, providing false negative test results. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Antonio Carrazco-Martinez was sentenced to 16 years for leading a drug trafficking operation in Chicago, as part of an international drug cartel with ties to Mexico.

Chicago police charged a 16-year-old with first-degree murder in the August shooting death of a 32-year-old man.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing eviction for unpaid rent, amidst a federal probe into alleged misuse of municipal funds and legal issues regarding her village appointments.

Chicago is set to pay $1.75 million to Eddie Banks Jr., who was injured after his car was struck by a vehicle involved in an unauthorized high-speed police chase.

A woman was shot in the arm near Chicago's Chinatown; no arrests have been made. The incident occurred by the Red Line station and was initially mistaken for fireworks. She is in fair condition.