Former Chicago alderman Edward M. Burke has begun his two-year prison term at Thomson, Illinois, after a racketeering, bribery, and extortion conviction.

Chicago police shot a dog they described as aggressive during a street stop in Humboldt Park; the dog's condition is unknown, and COPA is investigating the incident.

A man was shot in Chicago's South Shore during an attempted robbery; he drove himself to the hospital and is in good condition. No arrests have been made.

Amtrak launches the Floridian, a temporary direct train service running from Chicago to Miami, offering coach seats and private rooms with amenities, to alleviate traffic due to East River tunnel renovations.

O'Hare and Midway airports rank low in passenger satisfaction, according to a J.D. Power survey reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. Renovations are planned to improve experiences.

Illinois man, Justin LaGesse, pleads guilty to felony property destruction during the January 6 Capitol breach.

A series of vehicle break-ins occurred in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood with at least eight cars affected. One car had items stolen, and a suspect was seen on surveillance video. No arrests have been made yet.

A 56-year-old man died after a stray bullet struck him in his home in West Woodlawn, Chicago. No suspects have been detained, and investigations continue.

A high-speed car crash in West Garfield Park, Chicago, resulted in a 39-year-old driver's death after hitting a tree. The accident is under investigation.

Cook County Board has approved a new property tax incentive to boost semiconductor and microchip manufacturing, aligning with the Illinois MICRO Act to foster innovation and economic growth.

Katrail Bridges was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for participating in electronics store robberies after being convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery.

Three juveniles are facing serious charges in connection to a robbery that occurred on a CTA train earlier this month...

Chicago police are searching for 4-year-old Riley Batts, last seen wearing a pink shirt and blue jeans. She may be with her mother, Jaasia K. Riley. Public assistance is requested.