Surveillance footage shows thieves smashing windows at an apartment parking lot near 31st Street and King Drive in Bronzeville, leaving at least 10 vehicles damaged.

The Chicago Bears will raise season-ticket prices by an average of 13.5% for 2026, citing market research, heavier home scheduling and ongoing stadium planning.

A body was pulled from the Fox River near North Center Street in South Elgin; police have opened an investigation and have not released the person’s identity.

Illinois says it has erased more than $1.1 billion in medical debt for over 500,000 residents through a state program that partners with nonprofit Undue. Officials say the average relief was about $1,200 per person.

Sen. Neil Anderson filed SB3572 to declare a fertilized egg a legal person; after a Springfield news conference he lost GOP committee spokesperson duties amid backlash.

Gusty southwest winds and low humidity raise fire danger Wednesday across the Chicago area. Officials discourage outdoor burning and urge caution.

A medical emergency on Blue Line tracks near Washington suspended service through the Loop, blocked Dearborn at Madison and forced shuttle buses into service during the morning commute.

A 16-year-old was shot while fleeing an attempted robbery in West Pullman Monday night; he was taken to Roseland Community Hospital and police reported no arrests.

Chicago’s Near West 12th District says officers recovered several firearms and arrested three people after a stolen-vehicle investigation. Officials released few immediate details.

A shooting near the Washington/Wabash CTA stop sent at least one person to the hospital and drew a heavy police response in the Loop. Details remain limited as police investigate.

A modest $850K federal appropriation moves planning forward for the Weber Spur Trail, but land deals, engineering and a roughly $70M price tag mean construction is still years off.

A woman was shot twice early Monday near Ashland and 82nd in Chicago's Gresham; she was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and is listed in good condition.

Two 19-year-olds were injured in a West Rogers Park shooting Sunday; police investigators are looking for the shooter.