Captive-reared piping plovers nesting along Lake Michigan mark a conservation success in Chicago, with protective measures in place to ensure species survival.

Thousands of Mexican nationals in Chicago waited in line for hours at the Mexican Consulate to vote in the presidential election, marking the first in-person voting abroad.

Two people died, including a pedestrian, and three were injured in an early morning crash on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago. The westbound lanes were closed but later reopened. The investigation is ongoing.

Students at the University of Chicago walked out of their convocation in protest of diplomas being withheld from peers over a pro-Palestinian protest.

Illinois lawmakers have sent a bill for mobile driver's licenses to Governor J.B. Pritzker, passing without opposition, despite privacy concerns from the ACLU. The app may cost $6, with traditional IDs still required in specific instances.

A robbery on the CTA Red Line, near 79th St station, involved suspects who attacked a passenger upon being confronted. The CPD seeks public help to identify the assailants.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a plan for Chicago's sidewalks to be plowed for snow to aid seniors and disabled residents, starting with a pilot program in the winter of 2025-2026.

A woman in Chicago was mistakenly shot in the face by a man who thought she was a burglar. She is in critical condition, and the police are investigating.

Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, an alleged leading assassin for the Sinaloa cartel, has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and other charges.

The Chicago Bears' efforts to secure public funding for a new stadium were stalled as Illinois lawmakers deferred the discussion to the fall veto session, despite the team's commitment to a $2 billion investment.

A man was shot and killed in his Chicago home after an assailant fired bullets through his door. The gunman, potentially known to the victim, is at large. Police urge witnesses to assist in the investigation.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul achieved a settlement with the NCAA, eliminating restrictions on multiple transfers for student athletes, aiming to ensure fair competition and prevent antitrust violations.

A man in Kane County is charged with drug-induced homicide for allegedly delivering fentanyl-laced cocaine leading to two deaths.