Chicago is anticipating a wet Wednesday with rain and snow showers, high winds, and temperatures around 40 degrees. Conditions will persist overnight with patchy fog and a slight rain chance on Thursday. Warmer, drier weather is expected to follow.

Police in Chicago suburbs warn against high school "Senior Assassin" and "Paranoia" games involving toy guns due to safety concerns and potential for misunderstandings.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old boy, Wilker Seqera Vasquez, last seen on March 29 near Roosevelt Rd. and Austin Blvd.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with felony vehicular hijacking and robbery in Chicago after a February incident where a woman was robbed of her car and belongings.

The Cook County guaranteed income program provided 3,250 households with $500 monthly, improving financial security, stress, and mental health; an advisory committee will explore future actions.

A teenager from St. Charles died and his sister was critically injured in a car crash in Indiana after their family’s spring break trip. A community fundraiser is supporting the family.

A 66-year-old concealed-carry license holder was shot in the leg during a shootout in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood after confronting two people near a vehicle.

A 17-year-old male was charged with armed robbery of another teen in Chicago. He was arrested on April 7, 2025, after allegedly robbing a 16-year-old at gunpoint during an online marketplace meetup.

Former Northwestern football players settle their hazing lawsuit against the school, with details undisclosed. The agreement follows claims of abuse and racism within the program.

A woman is charged with attempted murder in a Chicago shooting, leaving a man critically injured. She was arrested in Gurnee and faces a felony count.

A man in critical condition after a Chicago police shooting at a River North hotel was wielding a knife when officers unsuccessfully deployed Tasers before firing shots. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident.

Demarco Brown, 18, of Chicago, faces charges for aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and possessing a loaded firearm after allegedly hijacking a woman's vehicle.

The Chicago Police Department released a strategic plan focusing on workforce development, community trust, safety, and infrastructure to transform its force and strengthen ties with the community.