Mayor Tiffany Henyard is suing Dolton leaders and the Park District over a meeting she claims was improperly held, alleging it violated the Open Meetings Act.

CPS CEO and CTU urge Chicago's mayor to use TIF funds to help close the district's budget shortfall amid ongoing debates on city finances and education funding.

Tyrone Kirkman was charged with attempted vehicular hijacking and other felonies related to a July incident in Chicago. He's accused of forcing a woman to surrender her vehicle and belongings.

Chicago's Acero Charter Schools Network plans to close seven of its schools by June 2025, affecting 2,000 students and 270 staff. Declining enrollment and financial challenges are cited as reasons for the closures.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced a $9.89 billion budget for 2025 that foregoes tax hikes and layoffs, featuring investments in AI, disaster relief, solar panels, and commits 84% of federal pandemic relief funds.

Ashanti Randolph, 29, of Chicago, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault involving a firearm.

Englewood resident Brenda McClure, 28, has been missing since May 1, 2024. She requires medical attention and was last seen near 5500 block of S. Halsted. Police urge anyone with info to contact Area One SVU or call 911.

Chicago experiences clear skies with a high of 71 degrees, but the weekend brings potential showers and temperature drops, alongside a fire risk due to dry conditions.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is outbreaking in Midwest, hitting wildlife in Chicagoland and Michigan, with no threat to humans but fatal for deer, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago and CBS News Detroit.

The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began, involving federal racketeering and bribery charges, with a focus on jury selection and the impact on state politics.

The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is set to bring over 50,000 runners and one million spectators across 29 neighborhoods with elite competitors participating.

A man was killed in a drive-by shooting while seated in a car in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. The shooters in a silver sedan fled the scene; no arrests have been made.

Chicago chefs, led by Art Smith, raised over $30,000 for hurricane relief with more events planned, including collaborations with Milk Bar and Portillo's.