The Illinois DoIT won the 2025 Government Experience Project Award for integrating real-time emergency road alerts into the Waze app, enhancing safety and collaboration with state police.

A fire in a West Town high-rise resulted in one woman dead and another injured from smoke inhalation. Firefighters contained the blaze to one apartment. Investigations on the cause are ongoing.

O'Hare and Midway Airports enhance accessibility with sensory maps, resources for neurodivergent travelers, and supportive tools under Chicago's aviation authority efforts.

A man was shot in the head during an early-morning drive-by in Washington Heights, Chicago, and was hospitalized in serious condition. The shooter fled and no arrests have been made.

Metra is trialing a new Café Car with social seating on Rock Island Line and other lines this fall, seeking passenger feedback to evaluate the concept's potential permanent implementation.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help to find Karissa Caro, a missing 43-year-old woman, last seen on N. Kenmore, who may need medical attention.

The CDC reports a nearly 70% rise in U.S. 'nightmare bacteria' infections since 2019, with the NDM gene creating highly drug-resistant strains and few effective antibiotics available.

The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged Sinaloa Cartel members with running a substantial drug pipeline into the U.S., particularly affecting southern Illinois.

O'Hare Airport in Chicago has been named the most connected hub in the U.S. and 7th globally by OAG, surpassing domestic and international competitors.

ICE erected a fence around a Broadview facility, sparking safety concerns from residents and the local fire department which demands its removal for obstructing emergency access.

President Trump's statement linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism risk sparks controversy; medical experts and health organizations refute the claim, emphasizing the lack of scientific evidence.

Chicago police issued a community alert after a recent CTA train robbery in Englewood, with surveillance images of two suspects circulated for public vigilance.

The FBI seeks public help to find seven "Chicago Most Wanted" fugitives after "Operation Summer Heat," which arrested 25 individuals for violent crimes.