Authorities search for missing 17-year-old Neveah Montesdeoca last seen in Chicago, possibly in Cicero. She's described as Hispanic, 4'11", 120 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Public urged to contact police with any information.

New renderings of Bally's proposed Chicago casino show a poker room and gaming floor within a $1.7 billion complex, including a hotel and theater, as construction begins at the Tribune site. Bally's temporary casino revenue is lower than expected.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is working to prevent a government shutdown amid budget stalemate, willing to negotiate on corporate head tax after unsuccessful weekend talks.

A report from the University of Illinois indicates progress in pay equity in Illinois, showing narrower gender and racial wage gaps in certain job categories, with ongoing challenges, particularly in lower-wage roles.

An 18-year-old was charged as a juvenile after a rideshare driver was carjacked in Back of the Yards in April; detectives made an arrest last week.

FBI Chicago is offering $10,000 for information leading to Gary "Bird" Luellen's arrest. Authorities say he's wanted in a violent 2023 carjacking spree.

Jury selection began Monday in the federal civil‑rights trial over the 2020 Grand Red Line shooting. Video and COPA's findings are likely to be central to jurors' review.

A 19-year-old Chicago man, Giovanni Lopez, is charged with armed robbery of a woman at gunpoint in November. He was arrested near his home without incident by the Citywide Robbery Task Force.

Gretchen Baker will take charge of the Chicago Botanic Garden on March 16, 2026, succeeding Jean Franczyk. Baker arrives from the Carnegie Museum with a background in exhibitions and public engagement.

A Chicago-born Goldsmiths student was convicted at the Old Bailey in the killing of his classmate. Prosecutors say a delay in seeking help may have cost her life.

Olney Central College celebrates the opening of its new Health Professions Center, an 8,500-square-foot addition to the main building, funded by the Rebuild Illinois program and community support.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is set for its annual feast amid ICE-related fears, with safety reassurances from church leaders and alternative mass live streams for those who cannot attend.

A woman was fatally shot in Chicago; a man is in custody, and charges are pending. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.