Chicago Police alert Hyde Park businesses about recent burglaries, urging increased security and prompt repair of entry points. The CPD shared prevention guidelines and asked for vigilance.

A man, 55, was critically injured in a Chicago shooting; another man was found dead in an alley. No arrests have been made as police investigate both incidents.

A federal judge ruled Illinois' assault weapons ban unconstitutional; the state's Attorney General plans to appeal. The case touches on the Second Amendment debate, with both gun rights advocates and state officials vocal on the issue.

Rapper Lil Durk is charged with conspiracy in a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo, involving the death of Rondo's cousin. His lyrics are used in the case against him.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul denounces racist texts sent nationwide, urging victims to report them. His office's Civil Rights Bureau is ready to tackle discrimination and uphold civil rights laws.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul files a legal brief to maintain public hearings for serious CPD disciplinary cases, challenging a move towards private arbitration and asserting the need for transparency.

Chicago Police set guidelines for the media on coverage of Officer Enrique Martinez's wake and funeral, emphasizing respect for mourners' privacy and offering a live stream for the public.

Chicago's weather forecast includes a mix of conditions with sunshine and showers anticipated over the coming week, and temperatures fluctuating around the 50s and 60s.

Marcell Hale, 19, has been arrested for multiple armed robberies in Chicago and faces eight felony counts. His court hearing is set for November 8, 2024.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train near Clybourn station, causing delays on the UP-N line. Service resumed by 8:40 a.m. The identity of the individual is unknown.

The Latino community in Chicago shows division over Trump's re-election, with some celebrating hoped economic improvements and others vowing to fight for immigrant rights.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a $529 million casino in East Hazel Crest, is set to open soon, featuring 1,400 slots and diverse entertainment options, aimed at boosting local tax revenue and providing over 1,000 jobs.

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois vows to fight Trump administration policies that could harm Illinoisans, emphasizing state's resistance and protection of rights like reproductive autonomy and immigrant protections.