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.

Chicago's minimum wage will rise to $16.20 on July 1, following Mayor Johnson's policies aimed at creating equitable workplaces. The city also strengthens Paid Leave and Fair Workweek ordinances to support workers.

The Chicago City Council's Ethics Committee has advanced tighter bans on mayoral campaign donations from lobbyists, despite Mayor Johnson's opposition and ongoing debate about extending the restrictions.

Chicago's homelessness has tripled, partly due to a surge of asylum seekers, with 72% of the homeless population being Black. Efforts to raise funds were rejected, despite an 18% drop in those finding housing and the increased time spent homeless.

Illinois passed legislation imposing a moratorium on CO2 pipeline development until new safety regulations are set, balancing industry progress with environmental and landowner concerns.