The Chicago Police Department alerts about a series of armed robberies linked to a dirt bike sale scheme on social media, advising residents to conduct transactions at secure locations.

A 55-year-old man was fatally shot in a Chicago warehouse. Identified as Ely Martinez, he was pronounced dead at Mt. Sinai Hospital. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

17-year-old Chiyenne Washington was found unresponsive in a North Lawndale home and pronounced dead, with the Cook County Medical Examiner ruling it a homicide by asphyxia and assault. No arrests have been made yet.

April Perry's confirmation as Chicago's U.S. attorney is stalled due to Sen. J.D. Vance's hold on nominees, affecting the office's leadership and efficiency.

Illinois Democrats aim to defend their General Assembly supermajorities against primary challenges, ahead of elections for all 118 House and 23 Senate seats.

Efforts are underway to save a historic labor mural from a Chicago union hall set for redevelopment, with over $200,000 crowdfunded for the challenging relocation process.

Chicago's COPA closed 143 police misconduct cases in early 2024, despite a judge's order freezing disciplinary actions, and is working through a backlog with over 300 officers involved, many still on duty.

An American man was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for the murder and rape of one woman and the attempted murder of another near Neuschwanstein Castle.

A second child at a Chicago migrant shelter has been diagnosed with measles, marking the city's third recent case, with a CDC team dispatched to assist.

The Chicago Bears propose a $2 billion privately funded stadium development in Chicago, aiming to boost the economy and provide public amenities, despite concerns over potential costs and environmental impacts.

The Chicago Transit Authority is investing $6.5 million in the "Refresh & Renew" program to improve train stations and bus turnarounds by November, enhancing commuter experience with cleaning and repairs.

Juan Ramirez-Perez, 40, of Palatine, was charged with a Class 4 felony for alleged sexual abuse involving force against a 26-year-old woman in her home.

Chicago police arrested Kendall Felton, 24, for a murder that took place on October 21, 2023, on the South Side.