A Des Plaines man surrendered after barricading himself inside a vape shop Saturday; police say the Tactical Response Team arrested him without injuries.

A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Little Village following a physical altercation.

City records and federal trackers show roughly $80–95 million in unspent pandemic grants. Officials call it responsible budgeting while critics warn of lost programs.

Relatives identified 26-year-old Krystal Cruz, who left four young daughters, after a daylight shooting in Back of the Yards. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Koppers is closing an Illinois chemical plant, saying constrained feedstock from steelmakers, higher costs and aging infrastructure forced the move that will affect about 85 workers.

At a University of Chicago event, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her 'you can't earn a billion dollars' line and tied it to market power, tax and antitrust reforms.

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed on the 2200 block of W. Fullerton Ave in Bucktown Friday afternoon. Area Three detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Kane County prosecutors say Aurora officers' use of deadly force was justified in the March chase that left 19‑year‑old Christopher Lepe dead. The decision closes the criminal review.

Surveillance video shows thieves smash into a Blue Island seafood restaurant and target video‑gaming machines. The owner says he’s asking police for more patrols and may remove the terminals.

Jim’s Original says UIC has ordered it to vacate its Union Ave location by June 30; owners plan to reopen in Pilsen this fall and are negotiating for more time.

A Friday afternoon shooting in Greater Grand Crossing left at least one person critically injured near West 75th Street. Detectives are canvassing the area.

District 204 approved a four-year teachers contract that includes early pay bumps, a higher starting salary and CPI-linked raises for later years.

Warm, breezy Saturday with gusts up to 35 mph and an elevated brush‑fire risk. Small Craft Advisory affects nearshore Lake Michigan.