Chicago's North Side neighborhoods experienced a series of robberies, leading to increased police patrols and local warnings about crime related to Kia and Hyundai vehicles.

Illinois sees a surge in rooftop solar installations, ranking ninth in the U.S., and now capable of powering over 116,000 homes with small-scale solar.

The home of the late Paul Powell in Vienna, Illinois, connected to the 'Shoebox Scandal,' is set to be sold as a trust fund for its maintenance runs low.

Two men pleaded guilty to a 2021 attempted carjacking in Hyde Park, resulting in a Vietnam veteran's death from a heart attack, and received 30-year sentences.

A suspect was arrested after a shooting outside the All-Star Bar & Grill in McCook, which resulted in one dead and one critically injured. Police are investigating with the Major Case Assistance Team and seeking public assistance.

PACE's electric bus fleet to debut in Waukegan with a goal of zero emissions by 2040; disabled riders can use fixed routes for free, pending approval.

A 66-year-old woman was attacked and robbed at an ATM in Chicago's Irving Park. She was struck and had her possessions stolen but is in good condition. No arrests have been made.

Chicago Public Schools showed a significant rise in post-pandemic student reading gains, leading large districts nationwide, though math scores still lag.

The revamped Ramova Grill and Taproom opens in Chicago's Bridgeport, with a new culinary approach yet staying true to its roots, under Chef Kevin Hickey's leadership.

A man fired at a CTA employee on a Chicago Blue Line train after an altercation, with no injuries reported; police detained the suspect and recovered the weapon.

Julian Brandon is charged with robbery after allegedly mugging a man on a CTA train in Chicago. Arrested two weeks post-incident, details are limited but he now awaits a detention hearing.

Chicago is expecting mild weather for Washington's Birthday with mostly sunny skies and highs near 46 degrees. The week remains calm, although there is a slight chance of rain midweek and potential hazardous conditions for small craft later on.

The University of Chicago's new Center to Eliminate Cancer Inequity aims to address disparities in cancer prevention and care among Chicago's marginalized populations.