Chicago Police alert for missing 73-year-old Jim Brown, who battles dementia; last seen July 27, 2025. His car found unoccupied. Public asked to aid search.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign two gun safety bills, one enforcing secure storage of guns and another mandating use of a federal tracing system by law enforcement.

Four teens were injured in a Chicago mass shooting following a fistfight and macing incident. The shooter, acquainted with the victims, is still at large.

Local authorities launched a death investigation after a person was found dead inside a vehicle in a Schaumburg parking lot, near the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. Traffic was affected due to the police response.

The Pilsen community seeks justice for Marcela Herrera, who died in a hit-and-run, and urges the public to aid the police in their ongoing investigation.

A 6-year-old boy was shot while in a car in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood. He is in good condition, and the assailants in a white Jeep remain at large.

Aung Kyaw, 22, was arrested by Chicago Police for attempted murder after a 31-year-old was shot. He was identified and arrested with a recovered weapon. His hearing is set for today.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched new initiatives for disability inclusivity, including revamping Red Line stations and investing $40 million in homeless shelters.

Ogden residents face disturbing vandalism with "ICE RULES" and swastika graffiti. Chicago Police issue an alert and seek a white male suspect in his 20s or 30s. Residents are urged to be cautious and report any information.

Chicago is on Flood Watch with potential intense rainfall; severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds. Heatwave and varying temperatures expected in the upcoming days.

Andrew S. Boutros was confirmed as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, becoming the first person of color in the role in its 170-year history.

An 18-year-old man was arrested after crashing a stolen car into a Chicago grill and a light pole; he was hospitalized and charges are pending. No bystanders were injured, and the incident caused a temporary reroute of CTA buses.

An intoxicated Illinois woman crashed her SUV into a Moose Lodge with her daughter inside, facing DUI and other charges but causing no serious injuries.