Daniel Schmidt, 24, was arrested for allegedly punching an election judge at a polling station in Orland Park, after trying to bypass the voting line.

Chicago launched the Smart Streets Pilot program, using cameras to enforce parking laws and keep bus and bike lanes clear, beginning with a warning phase.

Chicago's Smart Streets pilot activates enforcement against illegal parking in bus and bike lanes with warning phase starting now and fines after Dec. 5.

Chicago Police are searching for 16-year-old Shacole Taylor, missing since September 29 from Chicago's West Side. He is 5-foot-6, with brown eyes and black hair, and frequents the local Boys & Girls Club.

Chicago Police issued an alert after a robbery on the CTA Red Line in Wrigleyville, seeking information on the suspect last seen fleeing on a blue bike.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Annette Braboy, 66, reported missing since October 31, last seen on West 63rd Street.

A shooting at an Arlington Heights Red Roof Inn left one hospitalized; the police are investigating, with no arrests yet. The victim is stable, and the area is considered secure.

Illinois CMS won the Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for the third year in a row, highlighting its commitment to employee, retiree, and dependent health.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to find Malachi Carter, 17, missing since October 19, 2024, and may need medication. He was last seen on the 4800 block of W Van Buren.

A fire in Chicago Heights that affected six homes and displaced residents raised concerns about infrastructure, with non-operational hydrants delaying firefighting efforts and prompting calls for accountability.

The Chicago Bears have launched their 36th annual coat drive in partnership with Jewel-Osco and The Salvation Army, aiming to collect over 25,000 coats for those in need during Chicago's cold winters.

Cook County uses a Halloween-themed map to educate on rabies prevention and document rabid bats found in the area, emphasizing the importance of vaccinating pets.

Mayor Johnson of Chicago requested the resignation of School Board President Mitchell Johnson following the latter's controversial remarks, which the Mayor deemed as "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial."