A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder in the Aug. 22 Archer Heights shooting that killed a 33‑year‑old, police say.

Seven minors charged following an attack on a mother and her son in Chicago, with the authorities and community seeking to address bullying and school safety.

Chicago City Council passes a budget that excludes the proposed corporate head tax, instead raising taxes on other sectors and legalizing video gaming to address the city's deficit. Mayor Johnson must decide whether to sign or veto the budget.

18-year-old woman sexually abused and robbed in West Garfield Park; police seek suspect and urge community vigilance.

Two men were found dead early Sunday on the 11700 block of South Marshfield Avenue in Morgan Park. Chicago police have classified it as a death investigation and detectives are on the scene.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 14-year-old Perla Alvarez, last seen December 19, 2025, near a McDonald's on N Cicero. She's Hispanic, 5'2", with brown eyes and blond hair.

Chicago experiences cool, sunny weather before Christmas with temperatures in the 30s, warming up into the 40s during the holiday week with cloudy skies and chances of light rain.

David Berger has been convicted of laundering money for a Mexico-based drug cartel and faces up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing is set for May 12, 2026.

A former USPS worker was indicted for workers' compensation fraud, claiming false benefits for over a decade, amounting to over $50,000. She faces potential prison time if convicted.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a preliminary injunction against HUD's proposed changes to the Continuum of Care program, protecting housing rights for the homeless.

A 20-year-old man from Harvard sustained serious injuries in a crash near Richmond, with the McHenry County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident.

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes the Trump administration for policies affecting LGBTQ+ housing and healthcare, which could lead to homelessness and reduced hospital services in Chicago.

Elgin man, Graham Green, received a 22-year sentence for gunrunning in Kane County after pleading guilty, according to the Illinois Attorney General's office.