Chicago's Mayor Johnson reallocates $80 million in federal relief funds to social programs, including extending the city's basic income initiative with a $32 million investment.

Chicago Police are searching for Lucia Almeida, a 69-year-old woman last seen near 2000 N. Nagle Ave. on April 25th. The community is urged to help locate her.

Lezly Martinez, a missing 15-year-old pregnant girl from the Marquette Park neighborhood, has been located safely. Details surrounding her disappearance and discovery remain limited at this time.

Two former executives of a Missouri health charity were sentenced for embezzlement and bribing Arkansas officials to benefit their organization. They must pay $4.35 million and serve several years in prison.

The LifeTough Kids Boxing Club held its 28th child safety seminar in Chicago, teaching kids aged 6-18 how to handle threats like kidnappings and active shooter situations.

The Cook County Forest Preserves in Palos are undergoing a $10 million restoration, enhancing 1,000 acres with native plants, improved trails, and new signs to combat climate change and boost outdoor recreation.

Steven Moore faces attempted murder charges for a road rage shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago. No injuries were reported despite multiple shots fired.

A woman was shot in Chicago's South Shore, leading to a police and SWAT team response, with the suspected shooter believed to have hidden in a nearby building.

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Illinois inmate Johnson, who was in solitary confinement for three years, despite dissenting justices calling attention to harsh conditions.

Residents in Thornton Township rally against Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, demanding accountability for financial mismanagement and lack of transparency.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a merger of Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace transit systems to address service quality, safety and a financial shortfall. The Civic Federation supports the merger to reform governance and improve efficiency.

The reward for the capture and conviction of Officer Huesca's alleged killer, Xavier Tate Jr., has increased to $100,000. Tate, still at large, is accused of a fatal carjacking.

Sergio Gonzalez was sentenced to 50 years for the 2016 murder of David Gonzalez in a gang-related Chicago shooting.