ComEd filed a new $15.3 billion grid plan for 2028–2031 to beef up poles, substations and meters so the system can handle more EVs, data centers and solar while adding only a few dollars to monthly bills.

A South Side fight left a 47-year-old man shot twice in the shoulder; police say he was taken to UChicago Medical Center and later placed in custody.

Chicago is experiencing a cold spell with subzero wind chills and scattered snow showers, with highs around 23 degrees and a 70% chance of overnight snow. The frigid conditions are forecasted to persist into the weekend.

A proposal might replace Lakeview's Giordano's Pizzeria with a mixed-use structure, while Giordano's honors Derrick Rose with an M-V-Pizza benefiting charity.

Chicago Police alerted the community to a strong-arm robbery on the CTA Redline in Englewood, seeking information on three suspects involved in the December 19 incident.

Chicago Police alert the public to a violent robbery on the CTA Red Line on January 5, seeking information on a female suspect involved in the Loop area incident.

Chicago elementary students celebrated MLK Jr.'s legacy through an oratory contest, with 11-year-old Alanna Atwood winning for her speech on nonviolence.

Chicago celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with service events, including a DuSable Museum donation drive and a Rainbow PUSH Coalition reception. Meanwhile, various closures occurred, but cultural institutions offered free entry.

Veterans and the Collinsville community are building a community center and hosting a blood donation event on February 9, with support from the local police department. Donors receive a special t-shirt.

Emergency services used the Jaws of Life in a vehicle incident in Collinsville during early morning traffic, as reported by the Collinsville Fire Department.

A shooting in Belleville, Illinois, resulted in one woman dead and another injured, followed by the suspect committing suicide when confronted by police.

A 19-year-old man was shot inside his car on the 5800 block of West Walton in Austin and later died at Mount Sinai, police say. Detectives are investigating.

Chicago Park District launched a $500,000 citywide participatory budget, giving residents a direct say in park upgrades; ideas are open through March 31.