Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.

The best way to get around Chicago is via public transportation – specifically the L train. Operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, the L (short for "elevated train") is cheap and easy to use.

CHICAGO (WGEM) - Illinois state lawmakers heard from Chicago-area transportation leaders Tuesday as the agency overseeing transit in the region is facing a $730 million fiscal cliff in 2026.