The Chicago Police Department alerts about armed robberies in the 25th District, involving suspects who demand items at gunpoint, striking at different times, with one suspect notably in a wheelchair.

Chicago may pay $1.25 million to Isabella Keating, injured by a falling light pole due to its rusted base, highlighting the broader issue of the city's insufficiently maintained infrastructure.

Former DCFS worker Carlos Acosta received six months in jail for his role preceding the murder of A.J. Freund, with added probation, community service, and a donation requirement.

Research at a medical conference suggests a less aggressive treatment approach for ovarian, esophageal cancers, and Hodgkin lymphoma could be effective.

Illinois' IDOR maintains Greene County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, aiming to balance tax obligations across various districts. Farmland is assessed differently but overall county properties average at 33.36% market value.

A study finds police in Chicago exhibit racial bias in traffic stops, disproportionately affecting Black drivers, as reported by NBC Chicago and University of Sydney News.

An explosion in Lake Zurich destroyed a home and claimed a life. The fire department responded to intense flames, while the cause remains under investigation.

Two juveniles in Chicago are in custody for a series of robberies, including targeting a 62-year-old man. The incidents date to May 23, 2024, with the suspects aged 14 and 11.

Chicago celebrates art and community with a cicada-themed public art display, "Cicada Parade-A," featuring 250 sculptures by local artists displayed around the city.

A man in his 50s was critically injured after forcing open the doors of a moving CTA Red Line train and stepping out, causing delays during the morning rush hour.

Four Chicago officers face dismissal over allegations of theft, falsifying reports, and lying about gun seizures. COPA recommends termination; the officers' lawyer asserts their innocence.

Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren is advocating for public investment in a new stadium, amid silence from local officials and skepticism from some legislators about the financial impact.

Over a thousand University of Chicago Medical Center residents and fellows voted to unionize with the Committee of Interns and Residents, reflecting a national trend for better working conditions.