Chicago's weather will fluctuate this week, starting calm on St. Patrick's Day and progressing to warmth, possible thunderstorms, and potential snow midweek, with clearer skies by Thursday.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in East Chicago, with a 16-year-old now charged for his murder. The incident was reported by ShotSpotter, and the victim was declared dead at the scene.

Chicago's Chief Procurement Officer, Sharla Roberts, has asked vendors to reduce their prices by 3% amid financial difficulties but faces opposition and skepticism from some City Council members.

Ivan Capifali is appointed as the new Commissioner of Chicago's BACP, promising to ensure growth and fair practices within the city's business environment.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues Prestige Feed Products over complaints of odor and pollution from its animal feed plant, affecting local residents and institutions.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Chicago for six counts of armed robbery and one count of aggravated assault. The robberies occurred on March 11, 2025.

A 13-year-old, Pablo Soto, is missing in Chicago, last seen on Potomac block, described with grey eyes and black hair. The police have issued an alert and are seeking public assistance.

A Chicago police officer's gun was found unattended in a courthouse bathroom, prompting an internal investigation into firearm security and protocols within the CPD.

Willie Greenwood, 27, of Chicago, has been charged with armed robbery with a firearm and a replica firearms citation following the robbery of a senior citizen.

A motorcyclist died on the Stevenson Expressway after being hit by a sedan; the incident caused the expressway's outbound lanes at Damen Avenue to shut down.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating missing 56-year-old Andrea Cooks, last seen February 15 on the 600 block of S. State St.

A 56-year-old woman was critically injured in a Portage Park hit-and-run by a black SUV; the suspect remains at large despite the recovery of the vehicle.

A semi-truck crash on Route 83 left its trailer hanging off an overpass above the Eisenhower Expressway, causing traffic delays and an emergency response.