Police warn of a string of armed robberies by two men in Chicago Lawn and Deering, advising businesses to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.

Two men, Damarco Williams and Devin Alexander, have been charged in Chicago with attempted murder and armed robbery following a shootout and robbery on March 1. No injuries were reported from the gunfire.

Chicago is set for a windy and rainy week, with gusts up to 38 mph and chances of thunderstorms. Temperatures will fluctuate, dropping to the mid-40s midweek before rain returns by the weekend.

Forensic experts testified in Emonte Morgan's murder trial for the shooting of Officer Ella French, presenting DNA and ballistic evidence linking him to the crime.

Major construction on New York's Kennedy Expressway begins March 11, focusing on the area from the Edens Expressway to Ohio Street. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow and includes lane and ramp closures.

Raul Dominguez-Vega pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges in Brownsville, Texas, admitting involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation from Mexico.

A 24-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder involving a fatal December shooting on Chicago's South Side; his hearing is scheduled for today.

The Illinois Department of Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines that emphasize protecting vulnerable populations and recommend additional booster shots for those aged 65 and older.

Illinois designates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and pushes initiatives to aid individuals with gambling disorders, including an art contest and heightened visibility through illuminating buildings in teal.

A Swansea man was sentenced to five years for defrauding $1.2 million from SNAP and must repay the funds. Using others' names, he traded benefits for cash at his market.

The Chicago Police are seeking information on Armando Torres, missing since March 2, 2022, and recognizable by a distinctive neck tattoo. He is associated with the McKinley Park area.

A 17-year-old, Treyvon M. Short, was fatally shot in Chicago's Garfield Park. Police found him unresponsive after reports of gunfire; no arrests have been made yet.

Illinois opens round II of its Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, offering $12 million in forgivable loans to support equity in the marijuana market, with applications now open for eligible dispensaries.