United Flight 2091 from Chicago to Seattle aborted takeoff due to an engine fire; no injuries reported and passengers were transferred to another flight.

Kansas Street in Frankfort will be pedestrian-only from May 23 to Oct 24 for outdoor dining, with infrastructure improvements and new businesses to follow.

Chicago's 2nd District businesses have been alerted by police about a series of burglaries where masked individuals broke into shops overnight and stole cash.

The University of Chicago is withholding degrees from four pro-Palestinian protesters, including Youssef Hasweh, due to a disciplinary process spurred by their protest actions.

Thieves in Chicago used a black Jeep to ram two liquor stores on the Far South Side and steal goods early Monday morning. No arrests have yet been made.

A homeowner in Winnetka exchanged gunfire with attempted car thieves early one morning, but no injuries were reported; the suspects escaped and are still at large.

Lane closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, due to construction, are expected to cause significant traffic delays with overnight and midday disruptions continuing for eight weeks.

A man was fatally stabbed in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. The incident occurred in an apartment, with no suspects yet in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Illinois Senate Democrats approved a $53.1 billion budget, including a 5% raise for legislators and an overall spending increase, while also advancing bills on environmental regulation and health care reforms.

Chicago Police warn of robberies in the 2nd District by a young armed male suspect; urging residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.

Chicago faces unpredictable weather with chances of showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, some severe, with alerts for "High Swim Risk" at Lake Michigan and fluctuating conditions anticipated through the weekend.

A 5-year-old girl was shot and killed while sitting in a car on Chicago's Near West Side. A 24-year-old man was also shot but is in good condition. No arrests have been made. Eight children have died from gun violence in Chicago this year.

A man was shot and killed in North Lawndale, with two more shootings occurring nearby, leaving a man dead and two women injured. Police are investigating; no arrests have been made.