A 44-year-old man was shot Sunday night on the 200 block of North Leclaire Avenue in Austin; he was taken to Mount Sinai and is in good condition as police investigate.

Court‑appointed special prosecutors in Cook County billed more than $773,000 in 2024–25, prompting questions about oversight and how appointments are made. Public records and advocates say transparency is limited.

A 33-year-old man was critically wounded after being shot in the face while seated in a car in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood Sunday evening.

Light snow arrives after 10 p.m. Tuesday. Expect slick untreated roads and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan.

Light snow and gusty northwest winds will slow Chicago's Monday commute; expect 1–3 inches and blowing snow through the morning.

A stabbing on the 7400 block of Hendricks Street in Merrillville left one person dead and another critically injured; police detained a suspect at the scene.

A 22-year-old man was shot in the stomach and later died after an early Sunday shooting in Chicago’s South Shore; area detectives have opened an investigation.

At least three people were killed Sunday morning in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway; inbound lanes at Washington Boulevard were closed while state troopers investigated.

The Illinois Democratic Party spent roughly $190,000 to boost Sen. Sara Feigenholtz as she fends off a progressive challenger in the March 17 primary.

A 52-year-old man was taken into custody in South Deering after police say he barricaded himself with a 4-year-old. The child was unharmed and evaluated at Comer Children's Hospital.

A 15-year-old was booked on seven felonies after alleged robberies that targeted people sitting in cars on Chicago’s West Side; police say online listings were used to lure victims.

A Chicago police sergeant was wounded on the Far South Side Saturday night; police say the officer is in good condition and a suspect was taken into custody.

City photos show a new awning at Skinny Park as Vicolo, an Italian restaurant and pastificio, gets ready to open next door.