Windows were smashed and airbags ripped from parked Hondas on Chicago's Northwest Side; police are asking neighbors for surveillance tips.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined city officials to unveil a snowplow named 'Abolish ICE' after a record-turnout naming contest. The pick has amplified an ongoing local debate over federal immigration enforcement.

Tower-crane and foundation permits were issued for Riverside’s 12‑story West Loop project at 566 W. Van Buren, moving the 199‑unit development closer to construction.

Two people were stabbed early March 25 on a CTA Red Line train near 47th Street; both were taken to hospitals in fair condition as police investigate.

Ken Griffin’s Park Tower penthouse has been relisted after a buyer’s contract collapsed, returning one of the city’s most-watched luxury listings. Brokers say the sale will be a barometer for downtown demand.

A 38-year-old man was arrested after trying to start a fire aboard a CTA Blue Line train in the Loop early Tuesday; police say no injuries were reported.

A new Free Press probe, picked up by FOX 32 Chicago, has renewed scrutiny of the state-funded Peacekeepers program — credited with big drops in shootings but dogged by vetting questions. Policymakers now face pressure to tighten oversight as research and arrests paint conflicting pictures.

Willie Wilson says he'll spend about $200,000 to provide $35 of free gas per car at 30 Chicago stations on April 4. Past giveaways drew long lines and neighborhood traffic.

A Hoffman Estates storage manager pleaded guilty to transporting Walter Payton memorabilia that prosecutors say sold for about $75,000 but was later appraised at roughly $1.08M.

A 67-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday in a shooting near Madison and Leavitt streets on Chicago's Near West Side. Police say the victim was taken to Stroger Hospital and detectives are investigating.

Cook County Sheriff's Police say a crash on West Noel Street led to DUI detentions and a weapon charge after officers found a loaded gun on one driver.

A reported hostage call in New Chicago was a hoax, police say. Authorities warned that 'swatting' hoaxes can bring criminal charges and costly consequences.

Chicago police issued an alert after more than a dozen vehicles were stolen across the Loop between Feb. 26 and March 22; detectives are asking for tips.