Judge Ellis mandates daily court appearances from Border Patrol Chief Bovino and orders submission of force reports and body cam footage amid scrutiny over agents' use of tear gas in Chicago.

A cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Chicago. Police seek the red Ford Fusion involved, urging public assistance and caution when spotting the vehicle.

Chicago's weather forecast predicts uneventful conditions with sunny days, mild temperatures, and a slight chance of showers on Saturday. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set DeKalb County's property tax equalization factor at 1.0000, maintaining steady values and ensuring fairness across counties.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and a coalition are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of SNAP benefits, affecting millions reliant on food assistance.

TSA agents at O'Hare Airport receive free meals from AFGE Local 777 during the shutdown. Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport sets up a food shelf, echoing prior aid from 2019, as federal employees face pay losses.

Los Angeles has surpassed Chicago as the "rattiest" city in the U.S., according to an Orkin study, with Chicago still facing significant infestations.

38-year-old man dies from electrocution in a farm accident in McHenry County involving farm equipment and power lines.

Chicago high school students protest against immigration enforcement Operation Midway Blitz, fearing for their community. Clashes with federal agents led to the use of teargas and brief detentions.

Trump vowed to send the National Guard or more forces to US cities to combat crime, criticizing Democratic leadership, while a suspect in NYC subway attacks was arrested.

A traffic stop in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood led to gunfire, a car chase, and damage to multiple police cars. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was later arrested. A firearm was recovered from the suspect's vehicle.

The manager of Chicago's Laugh Factory, Nathan Griffin, was charged with assaulting a Border Patrol agent by slamming a car door on him during a search related to a missing body camera.

Hakeem Jeffries visited Illinois to push for redistricting to counter GOP efforts, facing criticism and concern over potential impact on Black representation.