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.

A Naperville teen is charged with burglary after allegedly using a stolen garage door opener to enter a home and steal car keys. The 19-year-old was caught nearby with suspected burglary tools.

Four juveniles were arrested in Chicago for a robbery and battery; two are also charged with misdemeanor battery. The arrest happened 30 minutes after the alleged crime.

Residents backed by Judicial Watch sue Evanston, Illinois, claiming its reparations program for Black residents violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution.

Hoffmann Family of Companies acquired Oberweis Dairy for over $20 million in a bankruptcy auction, planning to invest and expand the business while keeping existing operations intact.

A 9-year-old boy is critically injured, and a 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after a hit-and-run in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood. The driver is at large, and police are investigating.