The Muslim Community Center in Chicago suffered property damage suspected to be caused by bullet holes, with CAIR urging an investigation into potential hate crimes.

Chicago Police arrested a suspect after a Roseland neighborhood shooting, where a SWAT team was deployed. Two were hospitalized: one in critical condition; the other sustained a minor injury.

North DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago faces overnight closures for resurfacing, impacting both directions on separate days, with detours via Lawrence Avenue.

The Cannabis Research Institute has opened in Chicago to study marijuana's benefits, risks, and agriculture, despite cannabis being federally illegal.

Chicago Police reported a series of armed robberies near a McDonald's in Englewood, involving young male suspects using firearms. Residents are advised to be vigilant.

The Chicago Police Department warns of a rise in vehicle thefts in the 9th District (Deering) during September, advising residents to take protective measures.

Chicago Police seek help in identifying a suspect in a violent battery at Wilson Redline station. A white male stabbed a victim on September 2, and may be connected to another incident on August 1.

The Chicago Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old female, Ayeni Precious, last seen near the 7300 block of N. Rogers and possibly frequenting DePaul University area.

Chicago is experiencing warm weather with highs in the 80s, slight cooling at night, and a "Limited Fire Weather Risk" due to dry conditions. Possible showers may arrive Friday, especially south of I-80.

A man was declared a homicide victim after being electrocuted on the 79th Street Red Line station tracks while fleeing pursuers, amidst a wave of violence in the Chicago Transit Authority system.

A man died after his car hit a tree in Chicago's Forest Glen neighborhood; the 21-year-old was pronounced dead at Lutheran General Hospital. The incident is under investigation.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is holding public meetings to discuss managing chronic wasting disease in deer, now found in 21 counties.

Melvin D. Turner of Peoria was sentenced to 10 years for distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a felon. The case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program.