Police arrested a 25-year-old man Monday in Little Village and charged him with first-degree murder in a December Near West Side killing.

Advocates warn Illinois' donation tax credit will sunset in 2026, threatening thousands of planned affordable homes across Chicago and the state. Lawmakers have introduced bills to extend and modestly boost the program, but time is short.

A class-action suit accuses Aldi of using pastoral packaging and 'cage-free' labels that plaintiffs say mislead shoppers about outdoor access. The filing seeks class status for buyers who paid a premium.

Donna Miller won a crowded, money-fueled Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd District. Outside spending and national groups shaped the outcome.

West Side clinics report a climb in HIV diagnoses and later‑stage disease. Doctors point to long‑acting prevention and steady funding as critical fixes.

A midafternoon ground stop at O'Hare paused inbound flights Tuesday as thunderstorms rolled through Chicago, stalling arrivals and snarling schedules.

Public tickets for Ravinia's 2026 season drop Thursday at 8 a.m. CT. Organizers warn some shows will sell out fast.

A crash on U.S. Route 6 near Channahon and Brandon roads closed the highway; one person was pronounced dead and traffic is being diverted to Larkin Avenue.

Mostly clear and mild Wednesday; lakefront cooler than inland. Warmup Thursday, then storms likely late Thursday night into Friday.

Mace was released inside South Shore High School on Tuesday; eight people were taken to area hospitals and officials say few details are available.

Members of CPD's 262 Tact Team recovered four firearms and suspected cannabis in Washington Park during a routine investigation, the 2nd District said.

Debt buyers are reviving long‑dormant second mortgages in Chicago, forcing foreclosure fights and prompting scrutiny from lawyers, the CFPB and lawmakers.

Area 3 detectives posted an alert about an aggravated battery aboard a downtown CTA vehicle and asked riders with footage or tips to contact investigators.