Firefighters in Chicago found a 15-year-old boy's body in the trunk of a burning car; he had been shot. His death is ruled a homicide, and the community seeks witnesses to aid the investigation.

A record 750,000 pounds of Asian carp were removed from the Illinois River through a joint effort involving commercial fishers and biologists using innovative and traditional techniques.

A Chicago man was arrested for a crime spree involving attacks on seniors and a handicapped person, facing multiple felony charges including robbery and aggravated battery.

Health officials warn of a 'tripledemic' of COVID-19, flu, and RSV, stressing vaccinations as hospitalizations rise and Chicago reports low COVID shot uptake.

Chicago police seek help finding Jaikese Grafton, 13, missing since December 17 and last seen near 94th and Harvard, described as 5'3", 96 lbs with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago is expecting challenging weather with snow flurries, gusty winds, and a drop in temperature. A wind advisory is active for some Indiana counties.

Chicago reports no migrants being housed in police stations, while Mayor Johnson seeks suitable shelter for nearly 26,000 migrants who arrived since last year. Concerns remain about access to services and transparency.

The Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago's West Loop showcased handcrafted goods and attracted crowds, with 170 artists including unique items like gender-neutral cheetah sweaters and music-pairing candles.

A 16-year-old boy is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of two people, a 14-year-old and a 65-year-old man, in Chicago's Chicago Lawn neighborhood.

The Chicago Tribune reports that employees of Iris Martinez, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, who received raises, donated to her campaign, raising "pay to play" allegations. Martinez denies conditioning raises on political activity.

Evictions in Cook County have returned to pre-pandemic levels with 6,600 people affected, amid rental costs outpacing wages and insufficient affordable housing supply.

A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a South Chicago drive-by shooting and is hospitalized in serious condition. No suspects are in custody; police are investigating the incident.

Two men were shot during a confrontation on a CTA Red Line train in Chicago; one is critically wounded. A suspect is being questioned and no charges have been filed yet.