A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with armed robberies on Chicago's transit system and faces felony charges. The youth allegedly robbed commuters in November.

The Cook County Board approved an ordinance granting up to 40 hours of annual paid leave to most workers, expanding state law and allowing courthouse redress for violations.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block an Illinois law banning assault-style weapons, maintaining the state's strict firearms policy amidst ongoing appeals.

A dead body was found in a burnt car's trunk in Chicago's South Side, with the circumstances and identity of the victim currently under investigation.

Chicago introduces The People's Plan for Community Safety, aiming to reduce violence through government, community, and business partnerships focused on systematic investment in affected neighborhoods.

Dr. Brooke Morgan's talk on the first inhabitants of the Central Illinois River Valley during the Ice Age will be held at Dickson Mounds Museum on Dec. 17.

The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends healthcare facilities to adopt increased mask use and screening to combat a surge in respiratory viruses including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly robbing a man in Chicago. He was quickly arrested and the case adds to concerns of youth crime in the city.

A 17-year-old, Aanomeya J.D. Henry, is charged with reckless homicide and DUI in a crash that killed two students in South Elgin. She was allegedly under the influence and unlicensed during the incident.

A proposal to let Chicago voters decide on the city's sanctuary status was defeated in a 31-16 City Council vote, preventing the issue from reaching the primary ballot.

The Chicago Board of Education is contemplating a policy shift to prioritize neighborhood schools, potentially moving away from the city’s school choice program.

Dusek's Tavern in Pilsen, Chicago is closing on December 31 after a decade, including a period as a Michelin-starred venue, amidst a wave of city restaurant closures.

Chicago has paused its plans for migrant tent shelters after investment in a scrapped site. The city is seeking more permanent housing solutions, leveraging properties possibly including former Archdiocese properties.