Governor JB Pritzker announced a $23 million Birth Equity Initiative in Illinois to address racial disparities in maternal mortality, focusing on community-based care, child tax credits, and support for Black women.

A 41-year-old Chicago man faces felony charges for assaulting a transit employee; the incident occurred on E. Roosevelt Road and he was arrested on S. Wabash Ave.

A senior couple was wounded in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's East Garfield Park. They self-transported to a hospital and are in good condition. No arrests have been made.

Calvin Woods from Matteson faces first-degree murder charges for the expressway shooting death of Travon Mackie last August, per Illinois State Police.

A teen girl was sexually assaulted on Chicago's Purple Line; a suspect was arrested and charged. The incident prompted calls for improved transit safety.

A 17-year-old was shot in a hotel room on Chicago's Near North Side and is in critical condition. No arrests have been made; the teen is not cooperating with the investigation.

A man died after his vehicle plunged into the Little Calumet River in Chicago; a woman, also in the car, survived. Police are investigating the incident.

Three people were killed and one was injured in a shooting in a West Chatham, Chicago home, including 14-year-old Amere Deese. Two gunmen are sought by police.

Mayor Brandon Johnson faces challenges in transitioning his campaign promises into effective governance in Chicago, with issues like ShotSpotter technology decisions and City Council discord leading to criticism.

The Chicago Police Department alerts the 2nd District of a surge in car thefts and vandalism, especially on Lake Park Avenue, advising residents to use anti-theft devices and report suspicious activity.

A woman was shot by a stray bullet inside her home in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood; her condition is stable, but no suspects have been arrested. The investigation continues.

Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee, IL is set to close on March 22, with the possibility of Kohl's and Cinemark Theaters remaining open. The village plans to redevelop the site, while other Chicago area malls like Old Orchard are expanding.

Prosecutors in the Brittany Battaglia murder case have flipped a key witness, Peter Mathes, to testify against the accused, Genesis Silva. Silva faces upgraded charges after recorded jail calls indicated his admission to the crime.