The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

Lightfoot said Thursday that it’s a security risk to allow homeless people to stay at O’Hare. But a law enforcement source said that starting this week, additional police has been dedicated to offering services to homeless people — and removing those who don’t accept the help.

CHICAGO — Russell Westbrook still hasn’t found a landing spot — but the Chicago Bulls reportedly remain among the central group of buyers if he hits the buyout market.

CHICAGO — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, exploring a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is scheduled to speak at an invite-only event Monday in Elmhurst to members of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police and potentially deliver some rhetorical political payback to Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

CHICAGO — Robert Crimo Jr., the father of alleged Highland Park mass shooter Robert Crimo III, pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges alleging he acted recklessly by helping his son obtain a license to buy guns despite knowing the then 19-year-old had previously threatened violence.

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won’t rule out using public funds to keep the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field as the NFL team continues to pursue a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Anthony Rucker, 23, was pulled from the water about 2:10 p.m. Thursday and was pronounced dead.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who has been barred until now from talking with the Chicago Bears about staying at Soldier Field, sees an avenue to communicate with the team.

The city is seeking input until the end of February on the potential transit-oriented developments in East Garfield Park and Woodlawn near the CTA’s Green Line.

Chicago gas utility has asked regulators to approve a $402 million rate increase

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