Chicago is experiencing warm weather with highs in the 80s, slight cooling at night, and a "Limited Fire Weather Risk" due to dry conditions. Possible showers may arrive Friday, especially south of I-80.

A man was declared a homicide victim after being electrocuted on the 79th Street Red Line station tracks while fleeing pursuers, amidst a wave of violence in the Chicago Transit Authority system.

Chicago businesses are on alert after a series of burglaries in the 14th District involving break-ins and theft of cash and electronics by suspects in a white Hyundai SUV.

High waves at Lake Michigan pose a risk, prompting a caution for Chicagoans to avoid the water, piers, and lakeshore trails, with safer conditions expected Sunday.

Chicago priest Father Martin Nyberg has been removed from duties amid a child abuse investigation, following allegations related to a penance service.

Chicago is hosting a free Selena Quintanilla tribute concert at Millennium Park, featuring local artists, to celebrate the "Queen of Tex Mex" and her musical legacy.

A mail carrier from Granite City, Phillip E. Tucker, admitted to stealing a Visa gift card from a USPS collection box, facing up to five years in prison.

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.