The Chicago Police are searching for Ericka Ephraim and her daughter Blessing Wasso, last in contact with family on November 5, 2021. The public is urged to provide any information.

Ald. Matt Martin has introduced a "Chicago Fair Elections Program" ordinance to reduce wealthy donor influence with a public financing system for City Council elections.

Coach USA filed for bankruptcy due to decreased ridership and increased costs, reflecting the broader challenges faced by the US bus industry post-pandemic.

Two people were arrested after fleeing a collision involving a black SUV and five parked cars on the 5000 block of West Grace Street in Belmont Cragin, Chicago. No injuries were reported.

The Chicago Police Department issued a missing person alert for 42-year-old Giancarlo Loving, last seen on the city's southwest side, and is seeking public help to locate him.

Chicago officials urge residents to stay cool and hydrated during a heatwave by using city cooling centers, monitoring alerts, and checking on vulnerable populations. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect.

Sheriff's detectives are investigating after skeletal remains were found in Beach Park, Illinois, prompted by an anonymous tip. The remains' identity and cause of death are unknown.

Construction has begun at the former Chicago Spire site, with plans for a two-taller residential development expected to complete by 2027, including affordable housing and an extended Riverwalk.

A 19-year-old woman was critically injured in a daylight robbery shooting in Chicago's Lawndale. The suspects are at large, and she's hospitalized in critical condition.

A man fell into Lake Michigan near Chicago's Playpen; the search turned from rescue to recovery as conditions worsened. Safety warnings were issued in light of the incident.

Two men were fatally shot in separate incidents on the same day in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood, with no arrests made and the suspects still at large.

Two fires on Chicago's South Side resulted in three deaths and injuries to several people, including children, amid ongoing investigations into their causes.

A Precinct 4 Deputy Constable was shot while attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect. The suspect fired upon the deputy and retreated into a residence but was later arrested. The injured deputy received medical care; the investigation continues.