Chicago experiences cool days with the possibility of showers; temperatures are expected to rise by the weekend, with forecasts of sunnier weather and a high near 79 degrees.

Ameren Illinois customers face a summer electricity price increase of 18-22%, costing extra $45/month on average. The hike reflects market costs, not company profits. Assistance and energy-saving tips are offered.

Chicago Police issued an alert after a girl was nearly kidnapped; the suspect, a young African American woman, is sought after the event was caught on video.

Chicago is forecasted to have a cooler-than-usual Memorial Day with clear skies and mid-60s temperatures, followed by a dry Thursday and warming temperatures towards the weekend.

A man was fatally shot in Humboldt Park, Chicago, following a roadside argument that escalated into gunfire. He died after being taken to the hospital, and the shooter is at large.

A crash on I-55 near Cass Avenue resulted in at least one death and the closure of southbound lanes. Multiple vehicles, including an overturned semi, were involved. Traffic was disrupted for about six hours.

Chicago Police seek help finding John Marsh, 60, missing from South Michigan Ave. He is 5'10", 170 pounds, and was seen in a silver Cadillac. Contact 312-744-8266 with info.

The Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago reached a $4.8 million environmental settlement with Illinois for its cooling system's river water use.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a court order halting the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the Department of Education's workforce, thus protecting educational funding and services.

Rey Gonzalez was arrested in Chicago on charges including attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery after a serious attack on a 43-year-old male.

The FBI searched a property in Chicago's Albany Park linked to Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the deadly shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in D.C.

JCPenney is closing seven stores by May 25 due to factors like lease expirations and market conditions, following a 2020 bankruptcy and a merger with SPARC Group.

Kane County prosecutors consider hate crime charges after a lesbian woman was attacked at a McDonald's; suspects face current charges for aggravated battery and mob action.