Ford Heights lacks a library despite collecting taxes for one, leaving the residents without full library services, and the library district's operations and funding usage remain opaque.

A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot in the face at his Chicago home; police believe it was an accident. A woman is being questioned and a gun was recovered. Detectives are investigating the incident.

A 17-year-old has been charged with armed robbery in a November 2023 incident involving a food delivery driver in Chicago.

Chicago was enveloped in dense fog, leading to a National Weather Service advisory and hazardous driving conditions, with visibility below a quarter mile. The fog is expected to linger, although warmer temperatures are on the horizon.

A $777,777 winning lottery ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Des Plaines, Chicago. The store earns a $7,777 commission. After taxes, the winner takes home approximately $552,600.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker announced the opening of Logan's Place, a transitional living facility for young women in DCFS care, aiming to support their journey to self-sufficiency.

Swansea Man Guilty of Sexual Exploitation of Minor now faces a statutory minimum of 25 years in prison.

Naperville Police have arrested Aaron J. Koonce for alleged cocaine sales and Kenny A. Navarrete for cocaine possession and carrying a loaded gun. A third man was also arrested for driving with a suspended license.

A man was slapped with serious charges Tuesday after allegedly playing a role in an armed robbery that occurred last summer on Chicago's North Side.

Mayor Johnson is cautious about NASCAR's return to Chicago, scrutinizing the contract and economic impacts, amid concerns over verbal agreements and a lack of concrete financial benefits.

On the Roe v. Wade anniversary, Illinois Governor Pritzker reaffirmed the state's commitment to reproductive rights alongside advocates, vowing to keep access to abortion services open.

Chicago faces severe winter weather with ice, freezing rain, and hazardous road conditions, leading to accidents, school closures, and disrupted flights.

Black-owned Momentum Coffee opened a pop-up café inside the Garfield Park Conservatory, serving its coffee and pastries in a botanical setting from Wednesday to Sunday.