Columbia College Chicago's President Kwang-Wu Kim announced his resignation after a tenure marked by financial challenges and labor unrest. He led significant developments but faced issues like enrollment decline and faculty strikes.

A man was found shot to death inside a car in Chicago's Roseland area, marking another incident in the city's gun violence.

A series of armed robberies in Chicago's Deering area has prompted a police alert. They are searching for a male suspect in his 20s or 30s and urge community vigilance.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies on South Side, urging vigilance after three businesses were targeted. Suspects are African American males; one wore a safety vest and a handgun.

A man was arrested for stabbing a 9-year-old girl in Beach Park; she was found by her mother and is in critical condition. The community is shaken by the incident.

Officer Cynthia Donald has sued former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, alleging sexual abuse and harassment; Johnson denies the claims, stating the relationship was consensual.

Former Illinois state senator William "Sam" McCann pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion during his federal corruption trial.

Chicago offers an array of weekend activities, including a Burna Boy concert, "Blade Runner in Concert," local Civl Fest music, the Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration, the Chicago Auto Show, and various arts, music, and comedy events.

Iris Martinez and Mariyana Spyropoulos are competing for the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk position, with Spyropoulos significantly out-fundraising Martinez.

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot in Chicago's North Lawndale. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at the hospital. No arrests have been made.

The Chicago Bulls have no players participating in the NBA All-Star weekend for the first time since 1980, despite having talented players like DeMar DeRozan.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 20 other attorneys general urge the FDA to enforce stricter standards to eliminate toxic metals from baby foods, highlighting recent lead poisoning cases and the need for clear safety guidelines.

A former Illinois agriculture investigator, Jose Guillen, has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexually groping women while on duty and committing perjury.