Groundbreaking for Chicago's Red Line extension is set for early 2026, promising enhanced connectivity and economic vitality for the Far South Side with four new ADA-compliant stations.

Four people, including a toddler, were injured in a Chicago crash caused by a driver running a red light. A weapon was found, and the driver is in custody.

The Chicago Police warned Douglas neighborhood businesses of a spree of burglaries involving smashed front doors and stolen property, advising heightened security and vigilance.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old boy, Wilker Seqera Vasquez, last seen on March 29 near Roosevelt Rd. and Austin Blvd.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with felony vehicular hijacking and robbery in Chicago after a February incident where a woman was robbed of her car and belongings.

A teenager from St. Charles died and his sister was critically injured in a car crash in Indiana after their family’s spring break trip. A community fundraiser is supporting the family.

A 66-year-old concealed-carry license holder was shot in the leg during a shootout in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood after confronting two people near a vehicle.

A 17-year-old male was charged with armed robbery of another teen in Chicago. He was arrested on April 7, 2025, after allegedly robbing a 16-year-old at gunpoint during an online marketplace meetup.

Former Northwestern football players settle their hazing lawsuit against the school, with details undisclosed. The agreement follows claims of abuse and racism within the program.

A woman is charged with attempted murder in a Chicago shooting, leaving a man critically injured. She was arrested in Gurnee and faces a felony count.

A man in critical condition after a Chicago police shooting at a River North hotel was wielding a knife when officers unsuccessfully deployed Tasers before firing shots. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.

Demarco Brown, 18, of Chicago, faces charges for aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and possessing a loaded firearm after allegedly hijacking a woman's vehicle.

The Chicago Police Department released a strategic plan focusing on workforce development, community trust, safety, and infrastructure to transform its force and strengthen ties with the community.