Three people have been charged in the Aug. 2 fatal shooting of 16‑year‑old Davell Holden in South Holland. Authorities say the attack appears to be a case of mistaken identity.

Orland Park ordered a temporary pause on fiber‑optic permits after residents reported unsafe trenching and a Dec. 8 outage. The village is tightening rules while state law limits its authority.

A Chicago firefighter was injured fighting an apartment fire in Humboldt Park in below-zero temperatures, with icy conditions complicating the response.

A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed southbound I-57 in Coles County, with traffic redirected. Winter weather conditions caused several accidents along the interstate.

Chicago Police seek info on missing Gonzalo Gonzalez, 60, last seen on Dec 6 near W. Pierce Ave. He may visit homeless shelters; has bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.

A 39-year-old man was critically wounded overnight in Grand Crossing; police have one person in custody as detectives investigate.

A retired Joliet sergeant has filed a long federal complaint alleging he was retaliated against after releasing squad‑car video tied to Eric Lurry’s 2020 death. The suit names former commanders and seeks damages for malicious prosecution and emotional harm.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -25 degrees, prompting an AccuWeather Alert and a Cold Weather Advisory. Warming centers open for those in need.

Esteban Quino-Rosas, a Mexican national, has been sentenced by a U.S. court for felony reentry after removal, facing time served and one year of supervised release.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition opposing CFPB's proposed changes that may weaken credit discrimination protections.

A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges a Chicago detective tried to hire a gang member to kill a colleague he had been convicted of assaulting, and claims the city failed to warn her. The case raises fresh questions about oversight and abuse in the police ranks.

Illinois has a new law letting public officials request redaction of home addresses and other personal data; it also creates narrow criminal penalties for harmful doxxing.

Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to locate missing 21-year-old Blake Hillman last seen on West Estes Avenue, asking the public to contact Area 3 SVU with information.