Chicagoans face varied weather with sunshine, potential thunderstorms, and possible severe weather early in the week; temperatures fluctuate with highs near 84°F and risks of hail and strong winds.

A Chicago police officer, Pierre Tyler, was acquitted of first-degree murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of Andris Wofford. He claimed the shooting was accidental during a struggle with Wofford.

Anthony Calderon, 20, has been charged with the murder of 39-year-old Arturo Cantu in Bridgeview, following a shooting incident near an apartment complex.

A man was stabbed to death in Chicago's Little Village following an argument. The incident occurred before 9:30 p.m. on West 26th Street. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating.

A Northbrook man, Taeyoung Kim, is charged with DUI and other offenses after a fatal crash that killed a high school student, Marko Niketic, in Glenview on Mother's Day.

Chicago is expected to have a week of fluctuating weather, starting with clear skies and mild temperatures, progressing to chances of rain and thunderstorms, and returning to some sunny conditions by week's end.

Chicago is set to preserve a memorial for 16 marines, with efforts led by the Mayor's Advisory Council on Veteran Affairs and others, highlighting the city's commitment to maintaining military monuments.

Chicago Tribune journalists have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging pay discrimination based on race and gender, seeking back pay, damages, and the implementation of equitable salary structures.

Planned Parenthood provides abortion pills by mail in Illinois through a mobile app, facilitating easier access and privacy for reproductive healthcare.

A man was hospitalized after a violent altercation involving a discharged firearm at Eataly in Chicago; police are investigating, and the suspects fled the scene.

Mosquitoes in Illinois have tested positive for West Nile virus earlier than last year, prompting public health warnings and preventive measures against the disease.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Chicago for a daylight robbery where he indicated possession of a firearm. He faces a felony aggravated robbery charge with a court hearing scheduled for May 17, 2024.

Six individuals in Chicago are charged with faking armed robberies to fraudulently obtain U.S. immigration visas, according to a recently unsealed federal indictment.