The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with constructing a new stadium in Arlington Heights, as confirmed by team president Kevin Warren, with discussions ongoing for tax relief to initiate the project.

The Chicago Police Department announced a DUI Saturation Patrol in the Grand Central District to monitor for impaired driving and other traffic violations.

The Chicago Police Department has alerted the River North community of a spate of robberies targeting inebriated individuals, with suspects assaulting and robbing victims at night.

Astronaut Jim Lovell of Apollo 13 fame died at 97; his leadership is celebrated for averting a lunar mission disaster, marking an end to an era of early US space exploration.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 14-year-old Shaneyshka Alvarez-Abelo, last seen on W. Drummond Pl. She has scars and is considered endangered.

Chicago expects a sunny start to the weekend with high temperatures, but thunderstorms may develop by Saturday night. A 30% chance of rain and a low around 76 degrees are forecasted for the evening.

Lake County intensifies mosquito control efforts to combat West Nile virus, following increased numbers of infected mosquitoes in the area, and local health officials advise residents on protective measures.

A Palatine High School employee was charged with child pornography, involving materials depicting minors under 13, following a lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A fatal hit-and-run in Rogers Park, Chicago has led police to search for the driver of a 2018 Buick Encore, license plate "CQ19696." The incident occurred at 7:30 pm on August 6th.

Illinois DMVs in 13 suburban locations will have extended Saturday walk-in hours for services like Real ID procurement, driver's license, and vehicle registration renewals.

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago faces closure with Medicare funding ending, impacting Uptown community healthcare; local lawmakers seek an extension to save the hospital.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed immigration enforcement in Chicago, highlighting a facility expansion in Indiana for detaining the "worst of the worst." The "Speedway Slammer" moniker for the facility stirred controversy.

Markell Reeves is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder in a fatal chase incident in Woodlawn that killed Damica Nickerson and injured others.