Chicago leaders propose anti-violence workers in schools amid student shootings, including some with criminal pasts, to mentor youths and mediate conflicts.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum releases a mystery series of Negro Leagues bobbleheads for Black History Month, with proceeds supporting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

The body of Michael McCord, missing since October, was found in the Chicago River near South Hoyne Avenue. Autopsy results are pending, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Metra introduced a new fare structure as the Ventra app crashed, causing issues for Chicago commuters. Prices were generally lowered to pre-pandemic levels despite some rider concerns.

The Illinois State Police saw a 29% increase in cleared homicide cases in East St. Louis in 2023, with a 67% clearance rate, due to targeted policing efforts.

One student was killed and two others injured in a Chicago shooting incident near Senn High School. The mayor and police are addressing the violence and no suspects are in custody.

Chicago Tribune unionized staff plan a one-day strike to challenge their parent company, Tribune Publishing, and hedge fund Alden Global Capital over wage stagnation and 401(k) cuts.

Illinois lawmakers are advancing HB3385, a bill intended to enhance online privacy protections, limit data collection by companies, and increase consumers' control over their personal information, potentially setting new privacy standards.

Richard Vinet, 47, and Esteban Ocampo, 31, have been charged by the Chicago Police Department in connection with an armed robbery that included gunfire.

Illinois introduces new cost-sharing measures for immigrant health care programs, with copays on certain non-urgent hospital services starting Feb. 1.

A 38-year-old man was seriously injured in an early morning shooting at an Oak Forest apartment. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance.

Chicago Police Department seeks help to find Andre Tripp, missing from Uptown since January 31 and may need medical assistance.

The Chicago Bears and suburban school districts dispute the value of Arlington Park site, with a $100 million difference affecting the team's stadium plans.