A 16-year-old was charged with felony robbery after an armed heist on Chicago's West Side. He was arrested near the crime scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Chicago's weather forecast predicts sunny days with thunderstorm potential through Wednesday, including a high of 67 on Thursday and a warmer 74 on Friday, with a chance of weekend showers.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with six other AGs, challenges an Ohio law limiting who can return mail-in ballots, arguing it harms disabled voters' rights.

Sedgwick Williams and Tai Hon La were convicted of federal kidnapping charges for abductions in Chicago suburbs in fall 2019. They face life in prison.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating an off-duty officer who shot a neighbor's pit bull, leading to a federal lawsuit and community unrest.

The Puerto Rican Festival returns to Chicago's Humboldt Park from June 6-9, featuring live music, art, a parade, and cultural activities. Proceeds will support the local Latino community.

A 15-year-old boy faces felony robbery charges for forcibly robbing a woman on Chicago's Red Line. He was arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing.

A 15-year-old male was charged with felony robbery after being arrested for a February heist where a 27-year-old man was robbed. The juvenile was apprehended by Chicago Police and is now facing consequences.

Firefighters responded to a large fire at the former R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary School in West Town, Chicago, with crews facing challenges and one treated for heat exhaustion.

The 'Home Alone' house is on the market for $5.25 million, offering a mix of nostalgia and modern luxury with recent renovations and upgrades, including an underground sports court.

Chicago police are searching for Brandylynn Paniagua, an endangered 18-year-old missing from Schiller Park since May 17, 2024. She was last seen at her father's house.

Chicago's CDOT and CTA introduced red bus-only lanes on Chicago Avenue to speed up the #66 route, benefiting its 17,000 weekday riders and improving efficiency.

A nursing assistant, Markeisha Hill, faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding elderly patients, including access device fraud and aggravated identity theft.