Renowned Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt has passed away, leaving a legacy of work across the city and nation. Mayor Johnson commemorates his contributions to art and social justice.

Chicago Police's sting operation with @FBIChicago and Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force recovered 175 catalytic converters, stolen license plates, and an AR-15 rifle.

A cold front brings high winds and snow showers to Chicago, with Porter County, Indiana, experiencing harsh conditions. Temperatures will drop with strong winds, but a midweek warm-up is expected.

A luggage vehicle collided with Aeromexico Flight 661 at O'Hare Airport, causing an evacuation of over 100 passengers with no injuries reported. An investigation is underway.

A man was shot in Logan Square, Chicago, after an argument with a woman, who was taken in for questioning. The victim is in fair condition; a firearm was recovered at the scene.

Chicago officials plan a West Loop homeless encampment clean-up; safety concerns grow with violence reported. Residents' tents are marked for removal.

Chicago's South Loop was terrorized by a man who committed a series of violent crimes, culminating in his death in a car crash after a high-speed chase.

A Chicago officer faces aggravated battery charges and is stripped of his police powers after pushing a teenager, with controversy arising from his girlfriend's misleading information about his identity.

Chicago's CTA Holiday Fleet, featuring a festively decorated train and bus, brings seasonal joy to commuters with 36,000 LED lights and holiday decorations, a tradition sponsored by Allstate through 2024.

Illinois State Police welcomed 20 new troopers from Cadet Classes 144 and 145, as a part of a strategic force expansion. Governor Pritzker and Director Kelly praised their readiness to serve and enhance state safety.

John Evans was arrested by Chicago police for allegedly concealing the death of a 43-year-old woman, with a court appearance scheduled for further proceedings.

Chicago police are searching for Francisco Diaz, 71, last seen on S. Racine Avenue, described as a 5'5" White Hispanic male with gray hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a grey sweatshirt and DKNY jacket.

AG Kwame Raoul joins with the NCAA in seeking to extend a restraining order to allow student-athletes to compete amid a legal challenge against transfer eligibility rules.