Two men were shot in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood; one died, and the other was injured. The shooter fled in a sedan, and no arrests have been made.

Richard Brito was charged in Chicago with aggravated hijacking and battery after an incident on August 26, where he allegedly took a man's vehicle by force.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after a man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl in Belmont Cragin. The suspect fled in a white van; police urge vigilance and safety measures.

Chicago faces fluctuating weather with a slight chance of showers and high winds. Lake Michigan has a high swim risk warning. Warmer, clearer days are forecasted ahead.

Chicago receives a $15 million federal grant to boost EV infrastructure, focusing on accessibility in underserved areas, as part of the Charge Up Chicago project.

Dewayne Lasley from Chicago is charged with multiple felonies for alleged retail thefts and running a financial crime enterprise between August 2023 and 2024.

Illinois has passed a law banning hotels from offering small plastic bottles of personal-care items, with different compliance dates for larger and smaller establishments.

The old Lincoln School in Aurora has been converted into the Fox Valley Apartments, a new affordable housing development, preserving historical features and catering to families with varying incomes.

A van transporting inmates collided with another vehicle in Grayslake, resulting in 19 people being hospitalized for evaluation, none seriously injured. The crash is under investigation.

A group of up to five males burglarized a business in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, fleeing in a silver Audi. The incident is under investigation, with no arrests made.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office concluded its "Click It or Ticket" campaign, issuing 128 citations, including 48 seat belt violations, during the Labor Day holiday.

The Green City Market in Chicago celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking its impact on local sustainable food practices and farm-to-table connections.

Dennis Haggerty Jr. was sentenced to over six years in prison for embezzling $1.85 million from a Chicago-based COVID-19 testing kit company where he was COO.