Chicago Police warn businesses of strong-arm robberies in the city's 16th and 17th Districts, with several incidents involving unmasked assailants forcefully taking cash and goods.

Cook County assessed the Chicago Bears' proposed stadium site at $124.7 million, raising their tax bill to $10-11 million, prompting potential reconsideration of the stadium plans.

A passenger disturbance on an American Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Chicago resulted in the plane returning to New Mexico. The man involved attempted to open an emergency exit mid-flight and was subdued by passengers and crew.

A conversation between two men at a Chicago Starbucks escalated into a stabbing, with both hospitalized and one in custody. The incident occurred in the Loop neighborhood.

Illinois seniors are encouraged to apply for a property tax deferral program before the March 1, 2024 deadline, which allows deferring up to $7,500 in taxes with a 3% interest until certain conditions are met.

Two 16-year-old boys face attempted murder charges after a Chicago shooting during a January armed robbery. They were arrested on February 21, 2024, and also face armed robbery and weapons charges.

Chicago Police are searching for Olivia Nickson, a 16-year-old girl missing since February 18 from South Honore Street. She is African American with brown eyes and black hair. Public assistance is requested.

Illinois drivers face soaring insurance rates, with Allstate and State Farm implementing increases over 12%. Allstate's rates have shot up 60% in 20 months, while proposals in Springfield seek greater regulatory control over such hikes.

Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Austin District on Feb 23, focusing on impaired driving and other traffic violations. No DUIs were reported in a recent similar patrol in Englewood District.

Maryum Ali celebrated her father Muhammad Ali's legacy at Islamic Foundation School, where its athletic center was named after him on the school's 50th anniversary.

A man was fatally shot in a vacant lot in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. He was pronounced dead at a hospital, and no arrests have been made. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance.

Rivian Automotive Inc. is laying off 10% of its salaried staff due to an EV demand slump, while 7,000 hourly workers at its Normal plant will not be affected.

R. Kelly's lawyers argued in a federal appeals court to overturn his sex crime convictions, citing conflated charges and improper use of statutes of limitations.