A man was shot in the head while driving in Chicago Lawn; his condition is critical, and no arrests have been made. The incident adds to the city's gun violence narrative.

Illinois launches the Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program to improve LGBTQ+ healthcare, focusing on access to gender-affirming care and addressing issues of systemic discrimination.

Chicago City Council is set to approve a record $50 million settlement for the "Marquette Park 4," who were exonerated after wrongful convictions for a 1995 double murder.

The Billy Goat Tavern, a Chicago icon, is opening a new location in Wrigleyville, aiming to become a local staple while honoring its baseball-linked heritage.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery on a CTA train in Chicago, following an incident involving a 17-year-old victim.

The Chicago Police are searching for Michael Peciulis, a 33-year-old missing since May 20th, and possibly in need of medical assistance. He was last seen on the 6100 block of N. Oakley.

A teenage girl bravely fought off an assailant and escaped a kidnapping attempt in Chicago's 25th District. The perpetrator, described as a male Hispanic in his early twenties, fled the scene in a red sedan.

Chicago prepares for the 2024 NASCAR street race with Ida B. Wells Drive closing Monday and further street and parking restrictions to follow, aiming to minimize disruption to local access.

Illinois recognizes nonbinary identities on licenses and IDs, allowing the option "X" alongside "M" and "F" for gender markers, reflecting inclusivity and practical safety benefits.

Howard University has cut ties with Sean "Diddy" Combs after a video emerged showing him assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, leading to the revocation of his honorary degree and termination of financial relations.

Three Peoria men received federal prison sentences for the armed robbery of a government informant during a weapons probe. Coombs and Hill got 46 months, Miller 84 months for an added firearm charge.

Two Chicago men, Gary Roberson and Joseph Matos, have been indicted on federal racketeering charges for the alleged murder of 19-year-old Chrys Carvajal, connected to their Milwaukee Kings gang activities.

Chicago weather forecast includes scattered showers, possible thunderstorms, and a limited thunderstorm risk, with major temperature shifts expected this week.