Former schools in Aurora have been converted into affordable housing, with a total of 47 units created by McShane Construction Company, maintaining historical features while providing modern amenities and community services.

The Beverly Arts Center to host "1619: The Journey of a People," a musical play by Ted Williams III exploring African American history from 1619 Virginia to today.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking information about Lequisha Johnson, a 39-year-old woman missing since July 30, 2024, from Chicago's Canaryville neighborhood.

The Chicago Police issued an alert about armed robberies in the 8th and 9th districts, advising residents to be cautious and report suspicious activity.

Fitch Ratings upgraded Chicago's credit ratings, with GO bonds rising to 'A-' and STSC bonds to 'AAA'. Mayor Johnson credited fiscal management for the positive change.

Chicago is facing inclement weather, with showers and thunderstorms forecasted, and possible severe conditions including damaging winds, hail, and a tornado risk.

A 14-year-old male in Chicago is charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery involving two female victims. The juvenile was caught shortly after the incidents.

Evanston's first Black police chief, William Harold Logan Jr., died at 92. His legacy includes community engagement and starting Northwestern University's own police department.

Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Sharla Roberts as new Commissioner for the Department of Procurement Services to enhance economic diversity in Chicago.

A 19-year-old is charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking after a recent incident in Chicago. The arrest was made by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force.

R. Kelly's lawyers have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction for federal sex crimes, challenging the applicability of the statute of limitations.

Two young brothers, Adyen-Jay and Tristan Tallie, have gone missing in Chicago, last seen with their mother, Adrianne Tallie. The police seek public assistance.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago has celebrated the birth of an endangered Grevy's zebra foal as part of a Species Survival Plan to maintain a viable zebra population.