Most of Chicago will see temps in the mid-80s with lower 80s near the lake and northwest suburbs. Much of the city cleared out nicely after overnight showers and storms. Although there was still lingering cloud cover early Saturday morning, the city should be rain-free for the most part.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said more than 28,000 young people have been hired by the city through the One Summer Chicago program so far in 2025, a 17% increase since the initiative started in 2023.

City Hall has improperly asserted attorney-client privilege to withhold evidence in numerous inspector general investigations.

A Chicago developer has a $150 million plan to demolish Ford City Mall and revamp the site into a warehouse complex.

Wilson spent 36 years in prison before a judge determined he was tortured into a false confession by disgraced former CPD Cmdr. Jon Burge and his detectives.

Chicago’s Chosen Few Picnic is one of the city's premiere annual festivals, showcasing house music at its best.

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.

In a short time, NASCAR improved the track-build process and proved that the concept of parachuting into a major city for a race is doable.

According to data from the city and Chicago Police Department, total violent crime is down at least 22% thus far in 2025, while there have been 90 fewer homicides and more than 400 fewer shootings compared to last year.