The Trump administration suspended $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects amid a government shutdown, halting two major CTA expansions due to concerns over "race-based contracting."

A person was shot in the eye during an argument on a CTA bus in Chicago; no arrests have been made yet. The victim is in good condition; police are seeking tips.

A 16-year-old girl was critically injured in a shooting inside a Washington Park residence in Chicago; no arrests have been made as detectives investigate.

A Cook County report reveals a weekly infant death due to unsafe sleep, with efforts from health officials to promote safe sleep practices. Disparities in death rates among racial groups are addressed by initiatives like CPASS Chicago.

Chicago Police are searching for missing 22-year-old Clarissa Delgado, last seen on September 30, 2025, in the 2200 block of N. Kildare. She is considered high-risk.

A man died and a toddler was seriously injured in Joliet after their car collided with a semi. The crash happened on Route 53; in a separate case, a jury awarded $67 million for a 2018 crash involving a Panera Bread truck.

Federal agents conducted immigration raids in Chicago's Bronzeville and South Shore, detaining four at a shelter and arresting 37 alleged gang members and others for various offenses. The community expressed alarm over the raids' impact on families.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is leading a lawsuit with 21 other states against the DOJ to contest new restrictions on federal funds that could deny support services to undocumented crime victims.

Sonnets Academy's abrupt closure has left Chicago families and teachers scrambling for childcare and employment. Parents are facing financial uncertainty regarding refunds for tuition and deposits.

The Chicago Police Department reports a series of aggravated robberies in Albany Park, with businesses advised to be vigilant and maintain surveillance.

A 4-year-old girl, Juslene Akeza, was fatally struck by a minivan in West Ridge. The driver received citations, and the incident is under investigation.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing boy, Lamarcus Adams, last seen near 1500 block of W. Balmoral Ave. He is 14, Black, with brown eyes and black hair.

A second woman in Chicago reports being randomly attacked, possibly by the same man responsible for earlier assaults near transit stations. Both victims are aiding in the public search for the assailant.