Cook County Board Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. is seeking reelection, with a campaign heavily funded by the property tax appeals industry, sparking ethical concerns.

A 16-year-old boy was charged with felony robbery for his involvement in an incident on a train on January 30 in Chicago. He was arrested on February 14.

Chicago Police issued an alert for businesses due to a spate of burglaries in Wentworth, with thieves cutting through roofs and stealing valuables at night.

An unattended suitcase at McHenry County Government Center triggered an evacuation and bomb squad inspection on February 14; it was later deemed harmless. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The Chicago Police Department seeks help to find missing 16-year-old Elijah Gonzalez, last seen on February 1.

The article describes the $19.6M reconstruction of Harlem Blue Line station's bus bridge in Chicago, with expected service adjustments and rerouted buses starting February 19.

The National Weather Service forecasts cold and windy weather for Chicago, with possible flurries and light snow, creating hazardous travel conditions.

A woman in suburban Chicago was charged with human trafficking, accused of forcing four Mexican migrants into labor to repay a debt for entering the U.S.

Darnell Ingram, 25, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including vehicular hijacking with a firearm in Chicago, after the victim was hit by a car post-carjacking.

Chicago police seek public assistance to find suspects involved in a Red Line train robbery on February 6. The perpetrators are described as African American males, aged 19-25.

Aerosmith's Valentine's Day concert in Chicago has been postponed due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage and fractured larynx, with new dates yet to be announced.

The article reports on a lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a minor girl by her figure skating coach and points to failures by multiple organizations to protect her.

Four Little Free Libraries in Oak Park were destroyed, prompting police to search for a female suspect behind the vandalism. The community is left disheartened by the attacks on these book-sharing hubs.