Youth baseball coach Ernest Radcliffe was carjacked in Chicago; his gear was stolen but later replaced by donations from the community and organizations.

Chicago's weather today includes drizzle, fog, and winds, but sunshine is expected next week with a mix of rain and snow, per the National Weather Service.

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot early Saturday in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood; police found him with a chest wound and a nearby handgun, but no suspects have been detained.

Chicago charter school teachers at Instituto del Progreso Latino may strike on February 6 over contract issues regarding pay, staffing, and protections for immigrant staff and students.

A 14-year-old girl was critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Lawndale. She suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made as detectives investigate.

The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of ending cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, significantly shaping pretrial justice in the state.

Aurora man Steven Jordan receives a 15-year prison term for his involvement in drug and gun trafficking in Chicagoland, with the conviction resulting from a joint investigation by Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office and the ATF.

A man was fatally shot in Chicago's Englewood area with no suspects in custody. The 31-year-old victim died after being shot in the chest and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

An 18-year-old, Alonzo Rodriguez-Medina, faces charges of murder, armed robbery, and aggravated vehicular hijacking after his recent arrest in Chicago.

Chicago faces patchy drizzle, fog, and a high of 38 degrees today, with the National Weather Service warning of visibility issues and potential river rises. The weekend will remain cloudy with slight warming.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property equalization factor of 1.0000 for Pope County to align with state law on assessment values.

A former special education school worker, Jon P. Crawford, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor and soliciting child pornography.

Metra commuters faced significant delays on three lines due to an Amtrak signal problem, while a separate incident with a fatally struck student near Barrington added to the disruption.