The Chicago Police are searching for John Vasquez, missing since February 22 and possibly in need of medical attention. Last seen in a black coat and light pants, he frequents Chicago area libraries and is easily recognized by a facial tattoo.

Chicago has a brief warm spell with clear skies and 40s temperatures before snow returns, per Weather Service and Fox32 Chicago. Weekend looks sunny with highs in the 40s and 50s early next week.

77-year-old woman, Alicia Bowles, was found dead after a fire in her cluttered Mundelein home; space heaters were in use, and officials report no suspicion of foul play.

Illinois correctional officer Danny L. Spyker is charged with engaging in sexual acts with two inmates at Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson.

Plainfield police seek help to find 16-year-old Ethan Hernandez, last seen Monday leaving his home on Penn Road. He was wearing a black Nike outfit and hasn't used his phone since.

Barbara Harris pleads guilty to a $1.8 million fraud scheme involving youth program funds, as announced by the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office.

A romantic dispute led to a shooting in Northwest Indiana, requiring SWAT intervention and resulting in the suspect, James Ferguson, being apprehended and charged with aggravated battery.

Glenview Police investigate the homicide of James Solger, 61, after finding him fatally shot. His death was ruled a homicide with multiple gunshot wounds. No further details or arrests have been disclosed.

Tyrece Williams' wrongful murder conviction, linked to former Chicago police detective Reynaldo Guevara's misconduct, was overturned after 20 years in prison. This marks the 50th such case reversed due to Guevara's actions.

Ash Wednesday commences Lent in Chicago, with services and ash distribution at churches, transit hubs, and airports. The date varies yearly, with this year's on March 5.

A Chicago landlord was ordered to pay $80,000 for threatening to report tenants to immigration authorities, in violation of the Illinois Immigrant Tenant Protection Act.

Congress held a hearing on the sanctuary status of cities like Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson defended their immigration policies, countering the GOP's view on non-cooperation with federal authorities.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs honored eight women leaders for their impact on the community during a celebration for Women's History Month.