A priest was shot at while confronting catalytic converter thieves in Chicago's Little Italy; he received a minor wound. No arrests have been made as police investigate.

The Chicago City Council is closely examining Mayor Brandon Johnson's swift allocation of pandemic relief funds, with concerns about the urgency and distribution method.

An 18-year-old was killed and a 19-year-old woman critically wounded in a South Side Chicago shooting; no arrests have been made as police investigate the incident.

A man faces attempted murder charges after a South Shore, Chicago shooting and subsequent SWAT standoff; he was arrested near the scene and is due in court Tuesday.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx proposes changes in how traffic stop-related drug, gun, and theft cases are prosecuted to address racial disparities in policing.

A Chicago police recruit was shot in Lincoln Square while driving, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested; detectives are investigating.

A shooting on I-57 in Morgan Park after a car crash left one injured; police are investigating while the suspect remains at large. Traffic was temporarily diverted.

A new 1950s-themed cannabis dispensary, Bud and Rita's, is set to open in Niles, Illinois, combining family heritage with contemporary cannabis culture.

CTA announces advance construction for the Red Line Extension project in Chicago, expected to start this summer, with anticipated community benefits and future meetings for public input.

The Illinois Department of Public Health declared the end of the largest measles outbreak in Northeast Illinois since 1990, with no new cases reported in over 42 days.

Chicago Police report a May 2024 crime decrease with a 20% drop in homicides and lower shooting incidents, marking a five-year low. CPD focuses on community safety for upcoming summer events.

The Chicago PD is seeking help to find Jamila Young, a 15-year-old girl who went missing from W. Estes and is described as 5'10", 165 lbs, with a medium complexion, brown eyes, and black hair.

Angel Hernandez, a 16-year-old, has gone missing in Chicago, and authorities are seeking public assistance to find him. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, black pants, and white shoes.