Chicago latest news

Here are the latest news updates from Chicago:

Breaking News

• A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Saturday evening. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
• A fire broke out in a high-rise building in the Loop on Saturday afternoon, causing evacuations and minor injuries. (Source: WLS-TV)

Crime

• A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman in the West Side's Austin neighborhood. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
• Police are investigating a string of armed robberies in the North Side's Lakeview neighborhood, with several victims reporting similar descriptions of the suspects. (Source: DNAinfo)

Weather

• A winter storm warning has been issued for the Chicago area, with 2-4 inches of snow expected to fall on Sunday and Monday. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The Chicago Department of Aviation has issued a travel advisory for O'Hare International Airport, warning of potential flight delays and cancellations due to the storm. (Source: WLS-TV)

Politics

• Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced a new plan to address the city's affordable housing crisis, including a proposal to increase the city's affordable housing fund by $100 million. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
• The Chicago City Council has approved a measure to increase the minimum wage for city employees to $15 per hour. (Source: DNAinfo)

Sports

• The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent pitcher Marcus Stroman to a three-year contract. (Source: ESPN)
• The Chicago Bears have hired former NFL quarterback Ryan Pace as their new general manager. (Source: NFL.com)

Other News

• The Chicago Public Library has launched a new program to provide free books to low-income families. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
• The city's Department of Transportation has announced plans to install new bike lanes on several streets in the West Side's Humboldt Park neighborhood. (Source: DNAinfo)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Chicago. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the day!