Chicago man charged in 3 armed robberies on South Side

A man was charged in connection with three armed robberies on Chicago's South Side dating back to early September.

Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.

Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.

Little Village drive-by shooting leaves woman wounded

A woman was wounded in a drive-by shooting Friday morning in the Little Village neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Rain clears Friday ahead of possible first snow of the season

Rain gives way to clearing skies Friday before a weekend storm brings a chance of the season’s first snow and the coldest air so far this fall.

Excitement for Santa at Woodfield Mall
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Get ready for the holidays. Santa is already paying a visit to a local suburb.

Fewer flights, longer lines: Shutdown snarls travel at Chicago airports

Flight restrictions begin Friday to ease the strain on the system, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Already, there were multiple delays at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Travelers say they are watching for texts and emails from their airlines.

Government shutdown impacting air travel
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The FAA announced flight restrictions begin tomorrow, to reduce air traffic as the government shutdown wears on Both Midway and O'Hare International are affected.

RTA director weighs in on new transit legislation | The Chicago Report
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Kirk Dillard, executive director of the RTA, the governing body that oversees CTA Pace and Metra, weighs in on the new transit legislation.

Judge finds multiple federal agent violations | The Chicago Report
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Judge Sara Ellis issued an injunction on Thursday, restricting the use of force and tear gas against protesters by federal agents.

Man shot in Wheeling hotel
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We're learning new details about a major police presence in Wheeling that forced several lockdowns.

Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks

Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.