Chicago Police retain their powers after Dexter Reed's fatal shooting during a seatbelt stop; officers fired 96 shots in the incident under COPA investigation.

Illinois may soon offer emergency mental health workers the same benefits as police following a state House-approved bill, while a new Senate-backed tax credit aims to encourage hiring of individuals with mental health or substance disorders.

Daniel Boland is campaigning to create a recall mechanism for Chicago's mayor, although he faces significant signature requirements. Mayor Johnson dismisses the effort as right-wing politics, while Boland insists it's about good governance.

Chicago unveils a new Crime Gun Intelligence Center aimed at enhancing law enforcement's ability to solve gun-related crimes through advanced technology and inter-agency collaboration.

Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 9th District from April 19 at 6 p.m. to April 20 at 2 a.m. to enforce traffic laws and curb impaired driving.

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III has resigned from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition presidency less than a year into his role, with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s son to continue as COO.

Jeffery Anderson is charged with aggravated robbery involving a firearm in Chicago. He allegedly threatened a man before robbing a business. Anderson was arrested nearly a month later.

Chicago partners with the CFE Fund to launch the CityStart initiative, aiming to improve financial stability in underserved black communities, supported by a $75,000 grant and technical assistance.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson partners with the White Sox for a community tree planting initiative to improve environmental justice by planting trees in underserved areas.

Clarisa Figueroa sentenced to 50 years for the murder of pregnant Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and cutting out her unborn baby.

A woman was shot at a McDonald's drive-thru in Humboldt Park by a man on a bike following an altercation. She survived and police are seeking the suspect.

Yohanna Endashaw from Niles West High School wins Illinois' Poetry Out Loud competition and will participate in the national finals in Washington D.C.

An Illinois retiree becomes a millionaire - winning $1 million - after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket in Aurora. The '$10 Million' Lottery game ticket was confirmed by Illinois Lottery officials.