Chicago police issued a community alert after a recent CTA train robbery in Englewood, with surveillance images of two suspects circulated for public vigilance.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker ordered a 4% budget cut for state agencies to counteract financial strain from federal economic policies. This proactive step is to mitigate anticipated revenue declines and increased state expenditures.

The FBI seeks public help to find seven "Chicago Most Wanted" fugitives after "Operation Summer Heat," which arrested 25 individuals for violent crimes.

A 19-year-old woman was shot in Round Lake Beach; a teenage boy was arrested on multiple charges. The incident is considered isolated with no further threat to the community.

An Illinois lottery player identified as "Rex" won $1 million from a Powerball ticket bought in Aurora, planning to buy a new car and gifts for family.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated reaching 100 miles of new bikeways in Chicago, part of an initiative to reduce traffic fatalities and enhance transportation safety and accessibility, including affordable housing and extending the CTA's Red Line.

Chicago aldermen Lawson and Quinn reach a compromise on a granny flat ordinance to increase affordable housing, including an opt-in aspect for oversight and labor-focused provisions, with Mayor Johnson's support.

Bodycam video contradicts initial reports of an ICE agent's injuries as "nothing major" after a fatal shooting of a Mexican immigrant in Franklin Park.

The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs drew over 1 million visitors, with record attendance and strong sales, reflecting their cultural and economic impact.

A 17-year-old girl was shot by a security guard outside a Jewel-Osco in South Loop; she's in good condition. The guard fled but was later detained; no charges have been filed yet.

Chicago Police caution the Near West Side community after a series of burglaries involving thieves cutting locks and stealing items like air conditioners with power tools. The suspects are using a truck or an SUV to escape.

Chicago experiences a brief cooldown with temperatures just below 70°F, but the warm trend persists with gusts up to 20 mph and a slight chance of showers.

A missing girl from Rochester was found in Chicago with two men without legal U.S. status. U.S. Marshals and ICE were involved in the recovery and investigation.