Debate over free speech escalates with the arrest of Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE, amid allegations of supporting Hamas and contestations by his legal team and an ADL Midwest board member.

Chicago PD seeks help finding missing 44-year-old Victor Hernandez, last seen on March 21 near the 5600 block of W. Addison. He has a neck tattoo of an 8-ball and was wearing a black sweater. He is considered high-risk.

A wrong-way crash on the Eisenhower Expressway near Hillside led to at least one death and closed inbound lanes.

Chicago anticipates a wet Sunday with rain and possible storms, challenging conditions for runners in the Shamrock Shuffle, and strong winds throughout the day.

U.S. Marshals arrest Venezuelan gang member Ricardo Gonzales in Georgia; he faces extradition to Chicago for violent crimes, including kidnapping and murder.

The Chicago Police seek help finding Deonte Moore, missing since March 14, last seen on South Oglesby. He's a 33-year-old male, 5'8", with brown eyes and black hair.

John Mitchell, a 79-year-old man, is missing in Chicago since March 20th and was last seen in the 6200 N. Broadway area. He may need medical attention and was wearing a black jacket and cap.

Chicago weekend weather to feature a mix of conditions, including rain, snow showers, and gusty winds, followed by a thunderstorm chance on Sunday and a calmer, mostly sunny Monday.

Two male juveniles were arrested in Chicago for a vehicular hijacking; one faces additional drug charges. They allegedly carjacked at gunpoint on March 7.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of Rolling Meadows in a tax dispute with Arlington Heights over revenue from Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant due to a coding error by the state's Department of Revenue.

A man is charged with vehicle theft and reckless driving after stealing a police car, hijacking a USPS truck, and crashing into a family’s vehicle, injuring two children.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a postponement in the Chicago Board of Education budget amendment vote, pending clarity on the CPS and CTU contract negotiations.

Chicago's public transportation is at risk, with the RTA warning of up to 40% service cuts by 2026 if a $770 million budget gap is not closed, affecting CTA, Metra, and Pace services.