The 25th annual Barrio Arts Festival in Humboldt Park celebrated Puerto Rican culture amidst concerns over immigration enforcement, with a strong community turnout and heightened security measures in place.

Six suspects were arrested after a courier was robbed of $70k in Cicero, leading to police chases in Chicago and Indiana, with some apprehended in a river.

Era Patterson is appointed to lead Chicago's Office of Public Safety Administration by Mayor Brandon Johnson, bringing extensive experience in government operations and policy reform.

A fatal rollover crash on the Stevenson Expressway near Darien early Saturday caused at least one death and lane closures. The investigation is ongoing.

The National Academy for AI Instruction aims to integrate AI into education by training teachers, with a $23 million budget funded by major tech firms and the AFT's support.

Chicago Public Schools laid off 1,458 staff due to enrollment changes and program needs; the cuts aren't directly related to the $734 million deficit.

Police have issued a missing person alert for Willa Turner, 61, last seen near the University of Chicago Hospital, possibly heading to South Prairie Avenue or South Western Avenue.

Lontray Clark is charged with murder and arson for a fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, resulting in four deaths, including a child and a community editor.

A man was fatally shot in the abdomen on Chicago's South Side; he died at the hospital. No suspects have been arrested, and the police are investigating.

The ATF will not distribute machine-gun conversion devices in plaintiff states after a lawsuit, leading to the states dropping their motion for an injunction.

Chicago Police seeking help to find missing 22-year-old Zai Mables, last seen near 8000 S. Halsted Ave with bipolar schizophrenia. She has distinct tattoos and was wearing an olive green dress.

Chicago had varied weather, starting with sun and possible showers, then severe storms and tornado potential, followed by calmer and warmer conditions, but with ongoing chances for showers and thunderstorms.

The Chicago Bears extended GM Ryan Poles' contract through 2029, solidifying their leadership. Despite a poor record, the team is focused on building a strong foundation for future success.