A tow truck driver was fatally shot in a road rage incident in Crestwood after a collision with a Buick escalated into a confrontation where both drivers drew guns. The incident is under investigation.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the FY 2025 budget allocating $2.6 billion for higher education, marking a $76 million increase from the previous year, with funds aimed at universities, community colleges, and infrastructure.

Raphael Hammond was indicted for illegal gun possession in Chicago; his arraignment is set for June 18, 2024. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

William Watson faces charges for kidnapping, armed robbery, and firearms offenses after a Chicago incident where a gun was discharged but no one was hit.

The Chicago Police Department issued a community alert after a phone robbery and battery occurred at the North/Clybourn Red Line station, seeking two male suspects.

Chicago's weather is changing to seasonable temperatures with breezy conditions, mixed thunderstorms, and clear skies this week, with a high of 78 degrees today and a windy forecast by the National Weather Service.

Two crashes on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago resulted in one death and two injuries. The first involved a Honda rear-ending a semi-truck; the second, a pedestrian struck by a Tesla. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes.

A spate of strong-arm robberies and retail thefts in Chicago's 1st and ernal 19th Districts has led to increased vigilance and police urging for public cooperation.

An Illinois lottery player won a $560 million Mega Millions jackpot, with officials confirming the win from Tuesday's drawing. The online ticket matched all six numbers.

Two teens were killed by a drunk driver while changing a tire on the Eisenhower Expressway. The driver, Ashanti Gates, faces nine felony charges and was ordered home confinement.

Kyle W. Harris was sentenced to 30 months in prison for a 2021 bank robbery, with a subsequent two-year supervised release.

Chicago's weather today includes morning showers and storms, then clearing with highs near 80°F. Gusty winds expected. Tonight, a 40% chance of rain before 1am. Sunny, mild days follow, but windy Thursday and Friday, with possible weekend showers.

The Chicago City Council is closely examining Mayor Brandon Johnson's swift allocation of pandemic relief funds, with concerns about the urgency and distribution method.