A Chicago store owner was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for defrauding SNAP and WIC programs of $8.3 million and causing tax losses of over $610,000.

The Polar Express train ride in Chicago is canceled for the second year due to city street reconstruction. Other locations will still host the event. Organizers hope to return in the future.

A man was found dead with stab wounds in a Chicago apartment, and a person of interest has turned themselves in in Indiana. Police are investigating the homicide.

Chicago police investigate a fatal stabbing on the Far South Side, with the victim found early Tuesday morning with multiple stab wounds. No suspects have yet been identified.

A fire in Chicago's Logan Square displaced 12 people; authorities are investigating the cause. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross assists the residents.

Flock Safety halted collaboration with federal agencies amid illegal data access concerns, after an Illinois audit by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. The company seeks to ensure compliance with state laws on data privacy and usage.

Michael Donohoe, 66, is missing in Chicago since June 23, 2025. Police issued an alert and seek public assistance in finding him. He has blue eyes, gray hair, tattoos, and weighs 190 pounds.

Mild weather continues in Chicago with temperatures in the 70s, expected clear skies, and chances of showers and thunderstorms later in the week, according to forecasts.

Pentagon confirms National Guard troops carry weapons in D.C. to combat crime as per Defense Secretary's authorization, with use of force as a last resort.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, part of its fall menu, launches earlier this year on August 26 to boost sales, featuring both classic and new items amid competition.

A spree of business burglaries involving assailants using a Jeep Grand Cherokee to ram and loot stores has occurred in Chicago's Grand Boulevard and Englewood neighborhoods.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 16-year-old Yesenia Aguilar, last seen at the Lamassu Youth Center on August 23. She's considered endangered.

Track issues caused disruptions on Chicago's Brown Line, suspending service between Kimball and Southport stations. Shuttle buses were offered as a temporary solution.