Cook County Board has approved a new property tax incentive to boost semiconductor and microchip manufacturing, aligning with the Illinois MICRO Act to foster innovation and economic growth.

Katrail Bridges was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for participating in electronics store robberies after being convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery.

Chicago police are searching for 4-year-old Riley Batts, last seen wearing a pink shirt and blue jeans. She may be with her mother, Jaasia K. Riley. Public assistance is requested.

Chicago faces a week of heavy rains and thunderstorms with risks of flooding and limited beach access due to high swim risks and potential waterspouts on Lake Michigan.

Chicago ends its use of ShotSpotter technology as its contract expires, with Mayor Johnson choosing not to renew it amidst debates on public safety strategies.

A 15-year-old boy was critically injured in a Gage Park shooting on Chicago's South Side; the incident happened near an elementary school, and the suspects are still at large.

An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized with minor injuries after being hit by a car in Chicago's Englewood area; the driver remained at the scene and wasn't cited.

The National Weather Service forecasts storms in Chicago with rain and a high swim risk on Lake Michigan, transitioning to sunny conditions midweek before potential showers return for the weekend.

A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood; the perpetrators fled, and police are investigating without any arrests so far.

Davion Pryor, 17, has been detained and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his mother, Tatanisha Jackson, in South Shore. He was already on electronic monitoring for a prior case.

A bicyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run at 39th St and Cicero Ave in Chicago. Police are seeking a brown 2017 Chevrolet with front-end damage and Illinois plate EQ47678.

Cook County won third place in the 2024 Government Experience Awards for its commitment to enhancing technology for residents, including innovative online services and data transparency.

Chicago’s 18th District faces a spree of forcible entry burglaries, with a suspect in a hooded sweatshirt breaking into homes and garages. The Chicago Police advise heightened vigilance.