A 15-year-old girl was shot outside a high school in Chatham and is in fair condition; the school offered counseling and a police investigation is ongoing.

Chicago police arrested Elijah Stiffened for the June 2024 murder of a 19-year-old woman on the South Side; he faces murder and attempted murder charges.

After Mayor Tiffany Henyard's absence from a Dolton board meeting following her primary defeat, residents and trustees expressed optimism as the board made several approvals, including collective bargaining agreements and legal settlements.

Rahm Emanuel discussed the future of the Democratic Party and his potential return to politics, criticizing the party's priorities and commenting on global issues at the Economic Club of Chicago.

Polish President Andrzej Duda attended Chicago's Casimir Pulaski Day celebrations, marking the holiday dedicated to the Revolutionary War hero and the city's Polish-American ties.

Illinois celebrates Wieland North America's $500 million facility modernization for advanced manufacturing and clean energy, retaining 800 jobs, with Gov. Pritzker attending the groundbreaking.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 14-year-old Joseph Alma, last seen February 20. He's Hispanic, 5'7", 180 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and a nose piercing.

Chicago PD seeks public's help in locating missing 57-year-old Ralph Mavcon since February 3, 2025, last seen in N. Paulina, 6'2", 230 lbs, with a forearm tattoo.

Montclare businesses are on alert after multiple burglaries, with the Chicago Police describing a suspect driving a gray BMW involved in various incidents.

Robert E. Crimo III pleaded guilty to the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, resulting in seven deaths and multiple injuries. His plea avoids a trial, and he faces a likely life sentence.

CTA announces new Frequent Network bus service in Chicago, starting March 23, with buses running every 10 minutes on selected routes to improve reliability.

The Illinois State Treasurer invests $15 million in Republic of Poland Bonds, marking the office's first foreign bond investment and celebrating cultural ties with the Polish community in Illinois.

Lake Forest College student Luca Vulpescu has been charged with assault and battery after an alleged attack on Esmeralda Ramirez, who is urging for more serious charges.