A Cook County judge cleared Terrell Boyd of charges in the 2020 Austin shooting that killed 7-year-old Natalia Wallace. The case has produced mixed verdicts and one defendant remains held.

A mother and her 9-year-old son were beaten by a group of children near a Chicago school, leading to a community rally for safety and demands for accountability.

A Ninth Circuit panel vacated a district‑court win against Blue Cross over denials of gender‑affirming care and sent the case back for further review. The ruling leaves key legal questions for the trial court to sort out.

Chicago Public Schools says ASPIRA’s finances show “failure of governance” and declined a $5M bailout; the network’s CEO warns schools may miss payroll.

Kenosha County deputies are searching for 29-year-old Jake Wenzel after he allegedly fired a round into a Trevor home Sunday night. Officials say he is armed and dangerous.

San Francisco is enlisted to help find missing Chicago man, Davis Morris, as the Chicago Police Department seeks information on his last known whereabouts.

Chicago weather forecasts predict cloudy days with chances of rain, mid-40s to upper 50s temperatures, and a sunny weekend ahead.

A storage-unit auction in Highlands Ranch uncovered roughly 1.7 million counterfeit fentanyl pills and 12 kg of powder tied to a cartel-linked, multiagency investigation.

Skokie amended its code to bar ICE and CBP from using village-owned property without a criminal warrant after residents pressed leaders at a rally. Officials plan signage and outreach.

Chicago Police are seeking information on Mia Bennett, missing since November 15, 2025, described as a 29-year-old Black woman with a distinctive back tattoo.

A man, 45, was fatally struck by a van in a hit-and-run in Morgan Park, Chicago. The incident occurred Monday afternoon, with no arrests made; CPD is investigating.

Park Forest trustees approved a roughly $10 million overhaul of the Aqua Center, delaying a full reopening until 2027 and outlining a phased plan that preserves lap swimming. Officials say state sign‑offs and bidding will determine when work actually starts.

Mayor Katrina Thompson of Broadview declared a civil emergency due to threats linked to ICE protests, leading to a virtual board meeting and continuing tension.