WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on how Cook County leaders are helping people facing the loss of their health insurance following the expiration of ACA tax credits.

Chicago is mourning the loss of chef, entrepreneur and creative force Steve Chiapetti, who died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 58.

The College of Lake County has received the largest donation in its history – a more than $6 million gift aimed at helping students complete their degrees with fewer financial barriers.

A convenience store employee was injured during an early-morning robbery Monday at a 7-Eleven on the city’s Northwest Side, police said. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. in the 2900 block of West Montrose Avenue, in the Albany Park–Ravenswood Manor area.

A Lake County man has been charged with felony retail theft after authorities say he stole thousands of dollars’ worth of collectible sports cards during the grand opening of a new card shop near Grayslake.

Chicago police are warning residents about a series of armed robberies reported in the Washington Park and West Woodlawn neighborhoods on the city’s South Side.

A man was critically injured Sunday evening after being shot by a gunman inside a stolen vehicle on the city’s South Side, police said.

The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. in the 800 block of East 79th Street in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.