Sedgwick Williams and Tai Hon La were convicted of federal kidnapping charges for abductions in Chicago suburbs in fall 2019. They face life in prison.

Mayor Brandon Johnson launches the $27 million Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project in Logan Square to enhance public spaces, pedestrian safety, and economic growth, with completion expected by summer 2026.

A 28-year-old woman was fatally shot while inside a car in Chicago. The shooter is at large and no suspects have been arrested as investigators search for answers.

Chicago's oversight chief urges the police superintendent to suspend officers involved in Dexter Reed's fatal shooting, despite them being on desk duty amid an ongoing investigation. The request faces pushback and scrutiny within the community.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating an off-duty officer who shot a neighbor's pit bull, leading to a federal lawsuit and community unrest.

The Puerto Rican Festival returns to Chicago's Humboldt Park from June 6-9, featuring live music, art, a parade, and cultural activities. Proceeds will support the local Latino community.

The Illinois House approved a contentious $53.1 billion budget after intense overnight negotiations, with the plan now awaiting the governor's signature.

A woman died and several were injured in a crash in Elk Grove Village after a Lexus ran a red light, hitting a Honda. The accident is under investigation.

A 15-year-old boy faces felony robbery charges for forcibly robbing a woman on Chicago's Red Line. He was arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing.

CPS faces a $400 million budget gap yet vows to protect classroom funding, focusing on equity over enrollment for resource distribution, with some schools reporting concerns over potential impacts.

A driver struck two Chicago police cars during an attempted escape after a traffic stop in Back of the Yards, leading to a minor injury of one officer.

A 21-year-old woman shot a 17-year-old girl in the hand during an argument in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood; police apprehended the suspect and seized a weapon.

A 4-year-old girl was grazed in the head by a bullet during a shootout in Zion, but survived. A 17-year-old has been charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm.