Angelina Ortiz, a 15-year-old Hispanic girl, is reported missing in Chicago.

Attorney General Raoul leads a 15-state attorney general coalition to support HUD's Disparate Impact Rule. The rule, which has been in effect since 2013, prohibits housing practices that may seem impartial but actually harbors discriminatory effects.

As Cook County Forest Preserves enters a "new era" with an increased $189 million budget, focus on restoration work, maintenance, and improved community outreach is key to drive future progress within the Forest Preserves.

A recent incident in Cook County, linked to an attempted catalytic converter theft, is plaguing not just the region, but the entire nation.

Leonard Bentley died from a gunshot wound yesterday on the Far South Side in Chicago. Bentley was riding in a vehicle when the shooting occurred. No arrests have been made yet in this case.

Two house explosions occurring within a week of one another in Illinois leave communities shaken as investigators work to determine the causes.

New CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling promises a transparent, delicate balance between policing reforms and a more assertive strategy amid rising crime rates. His background in Englewood and his deep understanding of community provides him with an opportunity to bring about much-needed change.

As Sterling Bay searches for a financial partner to help revitalize the stalled Lincoln Yards development, the firm has proposed two new apartment buildings totaling 609 units in the nearby Lincoln Park area. However, neighbors are divided over the potential impacts of these buildings on the community.

Metra, the Chicago-based rail system, receives a record-breaking $169.3 million grant for the acquisition of environmentally friendly, battery-powered trainsets, marking a significant move towards a more sustainable future in public transportation.

A Cuba, Missouri, man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for drug and gun offenses. Raymond Toth was part of a larger conspiracy distributing large amounts of methamphetamine from Missouri to Illinois. The case is a part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence.

Shawn Turner, a 34-year-old Chicago resident, has been charged with attempted murder in connection to the June 16 shooting of a 48-year-old man.

A pedestrian was fatally struck today while attempting to cross the busy DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.

Four individuals were victims of gunfire in Chicago early this morning, leaving one dead and two in critical condition. The incidents took place in different districts.