Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with 16 other attorneys general, urges the DOJ to investigate civil rights abuses in Texas raids targeting Latinos for alleged voter fraud.

Chicago officials are suing to recover funds from a fraud involving the city's Emergency Rental Assistance Program, targeting a former city employee and a property management firm.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help in locating Kenneth "Kenny" Willingham, 22, missing since August 31, 2024, last seen on the 9100 block of S. Woodlawn.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with bringing a loaded gun to Glenbard East High School. The weapon was reported by a student and linked to another student's home. Charges include unlawful weapon use and possession by a minor.

Chicago's hiring freeze excludes police and fire departments, ensuring these services remain unaffected. Mayor Johnson's team clarifies this was part of the original plan, despite initial confusion.

A 36-year-old man, Edward Hemphil, was fatally shot in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. He was found with two gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital. No suspects are in custody.

The Cook County GIS division released CookViewer 3.0, an app update enhancing the mobile experience with Spanish language support and new features like full PIN search and historical imagery.

The Chicago Police Department seeks help in finding Trevell Barker, a 12-year-old boy who went missing near E. 56th Street. He has a scar on his right cheek.

The forecast for Chicago promises mild weather with temperatures reaching low 80s, mild winds, and a slight chance of showers over the weekend. No hazardous weather is expected.

The LIV Golf League's individual championship will be held in Chicago, with Rahm and Niemann contending for the title among a field of major champions.

Renard Macklin of Rockford was sentenced to over five years in prison for illegal firearm possession, involving an AR-15 style rifle and a stolen handgun. The sentence is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Chicago students ingested over-the-counter medicine they found, prompting an emergency response, but none were hospitalized and all are expected to be okay.

Bartlett schools initiated lockdowns following a threatening phone call, with heightened security and police patrolling during dismissal and after-school activities canceled.