Chicago's weather forecast includes variable conditions with showers, windy and sunny moments, and a gradual warming trend towards consistent spring weather by the end of the week.

George Ryan, former governor of Illinois, passed away at 91. He was known for his death penalty moratorium and a corruption conviction that resulted in prison time.

A school bus crash in Chicago injured 17 students and 2 drivers; all are in fair condition. An SUV attempting a turn was hit by the bus. The SUV driver is cited, pending investigation.

Illinois celebrates World Trade Month following a record $81 billion in exports for 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023 and 32% since 2019, with growth attributed to its workforce, infrastructure, and global trade relationships.

The Illinois Gaming Board halted construction on the $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago casino due to the use of an unapproved, allegedly mob-affiliated waste hauler.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding Jamie Ponce, a 17-year-old girl missing for over a week from the 5600 block of W. Newport. She is Hispanic, 5'6", 105 lbs., with brown eyes, black hair, and a forearm tattoo.

Landmarks Illinois has listed ten at-risk buildings, including Bernie Mac's high school, a Frank Lloyd Wright house, and a historic barn, facing demolition or neglect in Illinois.

A pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in Northbrook, Chicago; police are investigating with no suspect or vehicle description yet released.

Chicago's Roseland neighborhood witnessed a fatal shooting of Eric McMillen, 52, during a domestic altercation on South Normal Avenue. He later died at Christ Medical Center. The suspect remains at large.

Chicago real estate developer Miroslaw Krejza was sentenced to over six years in prison for embezzling millions from Washington Federal Bank for Savings.

Des Plaines police conduct a secretive investigation at a local residence, with neighbors speculating about the search for a body. Details remain undisclosed by law enforcement.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief to overturn a decision that allows HUD to cut funding to fair housing groups.

Chicago's Public Safety Committee is reviewing a temporary curfew ordinance to address "teen takeovers" and related violence. Civil rights groups raise concerns about the curfew's potential civil liberties impact.