Chicago faces a cold snap with winds up to 35 mph and low wind chill today, but the forecast indicates milder weather by next week, with temperatures rising towards the 50s by Christmas.

An SUV driver experienced a medical issue, leading to a crash that killed a pedestrian and injured two cops in Hillside, with multiple others hospitalized.

A 31-year-old Chicago man is charged in a Nov. 21 West Side shooting that killed one person and left another seriously injured, police say.

A Streamwood Walmart was evacuated after a Dec. 1 bomb threat; police later arrested a Hoffman Estates man and charged him with felony disorderly conduct.

A Garfield Ridge road‑rage clash turned violent when a driver hurled an axe and another man drove off in a stolen pickup. Witness video is helping investigators piece together the chaotic exchange.

Bodycam shows Glendale Heights officers wade into an icy pond to pull three people from a submerged car; driver has been charged with DUI.

Police and community search for teen Saidy Stefany Sevilla Rosa and her daughter Lizet Abigail, missing since December 5. Public urged to report any info.

An elementary school in Bolingbrook implemented a "secure and teach" protocol following a nearby armed robbery. Police investigated but reported no direct threat to the school.

Illinois drivers are set to face toll rate hikes following Governor J.B. Pritzker's signing of a $1.5 billion transit bill that funds public transport improvements.

A 75-year-old Itasca man is charged with first-degree murder for the death of a woman in Harvard, involving a gunshot incident, as per the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

Illinois AG reached a $300k settlement with Surestaff LLC over a no-poach agreement limiting job mobility and wages; the company will compensate affected workers and adopt compliance measures. Cases against other firms continue.

A Commonwealth Foundation analysis says Illinois led states in public‑sector union political spending during the 2023–24 cycle, with Chicago among the biggest targets. The findings renew calls for greater transparency around how dues are used.

A University of Chicago report finds prosecuted threats against members of Congress jumped after 2016 and remain high. Researchers say social platforms are amplifying the danger.