Attorney General Kwame Raoul criticizes the Trump administration for restructuring the Department of Education, suggesting it disregards student welfare and outlining efforts to challenge the changes legally.

A passenger fired inside a moving car in Brighton Park Wednesday night; both the 18-year-old driver and the 39-year-old passenger were rushed to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.

A 64-year-old man was found beaten to death in an East Garfield Park apartment early Thursday. Area 3 detectives are investigating.

Chicago Police seek help finding Cameron Stern, 37, missing since November 17th. He's a white male, 5'9", 150lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. Case number JD-417124. Call Area Three SVU with info.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for missing 22-year-old Ayaremi Vasquez Jimenez, last seen on South Justine St. Public assistance is sought.

Chicago Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, Yorley "Lupita" Bastidas, last seen on November 19, 2025.

Chicago experiences persistent cold and gloom due to an atmospheric inversion, maintaining mid-40s temperatures with chances of drizzle and fog. Sunny weather is expected for the weekend.

A CTA commuter remains in critical condition after an alleged attack on a Blue Line train. Federal filings say a man doused the woman with gasoline and set her ablaze.

A Crestwood resident faces felony charges after a Sept. 30 suspected meth lab incident that sent eight first responders to the hospital.

Chicago's 'Our Roots' initiative has planted 68,000 trees, hitting 90% of its goal to increase the city's green coverage, particularly in marginalized areas, as part of its Climate Action Plan.

Blake Shelton is set as the final headliner for the 2026 Chicago Windy City Smokeout, joining other acts for the five-day festival at the United Center parking lot.

The FDA approved AbbVie and Genmab’s Epkinly with rituximab and lenalidomide after a Phase 3 trial showed large, durable responses in relapsed follicular lymphoma. The label includes boxed warnings for CRS and ICANS.

Abbott is reportedly closing in on Exact Sciences, the maker of Cologuard, in a multibillion‑dollar deal that would boost its cancer‑diagnostics footprint. Talks are ongoing and could produce a formal announcement soon.