Illinois National Guard troops to be called for federal service, memo says
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
Armed robber has struck multiple times in Roseland, police say
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
Duckworth: federalizing and deploying IL National Guard members is a "misuse"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
George Wendt to be remembered with honorary street name in Chicago
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
Car crashes into building in Dolton, leaving 3 injured
The building houses the campaign office of Dolton Trustee Kiana Belcher, who is running for the Cook County Board.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after fire in South Shore
The fire broke out around 2:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of East 73rd Place, near Euclid Avenue.
Teen girl critically wounded in shooting in Washington Park neighborhood
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
Quigley updates purpose of his political committee to suggest mayoral bid
In a filing with the Illinois State Board of Elections, the purpose of the political committee Friends of Mike Quigley was listed as "to elect Mike Quigley as the Mayor of the city of Chicago."
Still more antisemitic vandalism discovered in Hyde Park
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
U.S. border patrol agents detain person after crash on Chicago's West Side
Border patrol said they believed the person detained was a driver who fled, and was suspected of stealing construction equipment nearby.
Girl, 4, dead after being hit by minivan on North Side
Police said the 4-year-old girl was crossing the street when she was hit by a minivan on Wednesday night.
Gary, Indiana receives $15 million grant to revitalize downtown
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said the money will be used for the City of Gary Blight Elimination and Reinvestment Project, which has three components.
Third case of measles for 2025 confirmed in Cook County
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Burglars target ATM, gaming machines at Elmwood Park restaurant, owner says
The burglary happened at the Gringo & Blondie Taqueria and Cantina, at 7514 W. North Ave., the owner said.
Lurie Children's Hospital cuts ribbon for new facility in Schamburg
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.