Chicago matched a record high of 60°F at midnight, tying a record from 1880. A cold front followed, bringing winds and a drop in temperature, yet staying above average. Rain set a daily record, and snow is forecasted with modest accumulation.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, projected to save consumers $13.4B over 20 years by enhancing clean energy and cost-saving measures.

A 17-year-old was charged with armed robbery involving a firearm, as announced by the Chicago Police. He was caught after a robbery on August 30, 2025.

Chicago Police are searching for Aaron Hawkins, 27, missing since November 15 from the 2300 block of W. 80th Pl. He is described as 6’1", African American, with brown eyes and black hair.

An Indiana police officer and two others were hospitalized after a high-speed chase ended in a collision. The officer is expected to recover, while the suspect's charges are pending investigation.

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 10th District on January 10-11, focusing on impaired drivers, speeding, and seatbelt violations.

Chicago residents can share their views on local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities at a public hearing hosted by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

A Morton Grove homeowner was fired on after confronting two people trying to break into a parked car on Reba Street. No one was hurt and police are seeking tips.

The Chicago Tribune joined other newsrooms in asking a Manhattan judge to sanction OpenAI, alleging the company deleted and substituted millions of ChatGPT logs.

New research finds many young adults — including in Chicago — are giving up on buying homes, and that choice is already changing work, spending and wealth patterns.

A Cook County judge handed Jeffon Williams a 91-year sentence after a jury convicted him of shooting two Chicago police officers during a 2020 Homan Square traffic stop.

A Chicago Heights man has been charged with first‑degree murder in the May 15, 2025 Park Forest shooting that killed a Dolton man; prosecutors say jealousy was the motive.

Two public transport incidents in Chicago caused traffic delays: a school bus collision in West Englewood and a Pace bus pileup in Bolingbrook. Conditions of those involved are unclear.