Chicago leaders, during MLK events, criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, with Mayor Johnson and others addressing recent ICE actions and advocating for policy changes in honor of King's legacy.

A Chesterton High sophomore says he received a racist handwritten note and was suspended after reporting it. His family has filed a federal civil‑rights complaint.

Zillow’s Chicago analysis says privately marketed “pocket” listings cluster in majority‑white neighborhoods, prompting a public fight between the MLS, brokerages and state lawmakers.

Two Chicago firefighters and a civilian were hospitalized after a West Town apartment fire Monday night. A mayday was issued and cleared as crews knocked the blaze down.

A proposed Illinois law would give rideshare drivers a path to bargain with Uber and Lyft while keeping contractor status, organizers say it could curb unfair deactivations.

A proposal might replace Lakeview's Giordano's Pizzeria with a mixed-use structure, while Giordano's honors Derrick Rose with an M-V-Pizza benefiting charity.

Chicago elementary students celebrated MLK Jr.'s legacy through an oratory contest, with 11-year-old Alanna Atwood winning for her speech on nonviolence.

Chicago Park District launched a $500,000 citywide participatory budget, giving residents a direct say in park upgrades; ideas are open through March 31.

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot inside a North Lawndale home early Sunday; police say the shooter fired from the home's rear doorway and no arrests have been made.

A 28-year-old was rushed to UChicago Medicine after an alley shooting in Woodlawn; Area One detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Wiretaps, surveillance and a paper trail of aliases and cash are expected to be front and center as Jawad Fakroune faces extortion charges in Chicago. The case also includes separate fraud and tax indictments.

Six people robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint on West Devon Avenue Sunday night; police say no one was hurt and Area Three detectives are investigating.

A fire in McHenry damaged Riverside Bakery and Reese's Barkery, with the community and mayor showing support for recovery.