A 34-year-old man was fatally shot on Chicago's West Side, with police and Area Four detectives investigating and seeking public assistance. No arrests yet.

The Illinois DoIT won the 2025 Government Experience Project Award for integrating real-time emergency road alerts into the Waze app, enhancing safety and collaboration with state police.

Chicago experiences warm weather with a forecast of sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s, set to continue for the week, slightly cooler by the lakefront.

Former Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey is running for governor in 2026, with Aaron Del Mar as his running mate, seeking to appeal to a broader electorate after previous political defeats.

A fire in a West Town high-rise resulted in one woman dead and another injured from smoke inhalation. Firefighters contained the blaze to one apartment. Investigations on the cause are ongoing.

O'Hare and Midway Airports enhance accessibility with sensory maps, resources for neurodivergent travelers, and supportive tools under Chicago's aviation authority efforts.

Community mourns man shot by ICE agent during a traffic stop, sparking calls for investigation and concern over the impact on immigrant community.

The Chicago City Council addresses a $90 million wrongful conviction settlement, affordable housing near the Obama Presidential Center, video gambling, dogs in restaurants, and other issues.

A Cook County man faces several charges, including a Class 4 felony, for leading police on two high-speed chases. He is held without bond and is scheduled for court on October 20, 2025.

A man was shot in the head during an early-morning drive-by in Washington Heights, Chicago, and was hospitalized in serious condition. The shooter fled and no arrests have been made.

The Leo High School choir finished fourth in "America's Got Talent," earning praise for their talent and symbolic representation of faith and brotherhood.

A Chicago Police officer is indicted for allegedly participating in a "straw purchase" of firearms, including an AR-15 style rifle, intended for smuggling to Mexico.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul files a preliminary injunction to block a Trump administration law that would defund Planned Parenthood and affect reproductive healthcare, joined by a coalition of states.