A Cook County judge ruled this week that state law lets Chicago’s civilian police watchdog investigate fatal shootings and ordered the city to purge unflagged body-cam footage older than 90 days.

A 24-year-old was arrested after he accidentally shot himself in the 7800 block of S. Muskegon Ave; police say he lacked a FOID and charges are pending.

A burst water main flooded and froze a North Side block, leaving parked cars encased in ice as crews work to repair the line. Officials warned of temporary water shutoffs.

A Paris-inspired cocktail lounge, CachE9 310, opens in the West Loop on Feb. 14 with velvet drapes, secret backrooms and a short small-plates menu. Expect classic-forward cocktails and intimate seating.

An independent autopsy found Twin Cities mother Renee Good had three gunshot wounds, with lawyers claiming the video evidence is clear on the events leading to her death.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Jeremiah Johnson from Englewood, last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.

Two juveniles were charged for an aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago, where a woman was robbed at gunpoint. Arrested 20 minutes after the incident, they face multiple charges, including felonies.

Chicago's City Council approved development projects to increase mid-level density housing in South Side neighborhoods, introducing 81 new units as part of a $1.25 billion initiative targeting affordable housing.

Aurora police set up a large scene near South Broadway and North Avenue Wednesday, calling it a "criminal matter" and urging the public to avoid the area.

Parents and alumni say they've raised $282,000 and are demanding a 90-day moratorium and an audit as St. Hubert faces an uncertain future in Hoffman Estates.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief to support an injunction against a Trump administration proclamation that could bar international students from Harvard.

Durrell Robertson charged with attempted murder in a Chicago stabbing; arrested by police and a fugitive task force, his hearing held on January 21, 2026.

Aurora opened its first CEJA workforce hub on Tuesday to train residents for solar, weatherization and other clean‑energy jobs. Free training, certifications and supports will be provided through College of DuPage.