Chicago prepares for a busy holiday travel end with varied weather. Airports see increased traffic, and weather may impact travel with rain and possible snow showers forecasted.

A hit-and-run in Chicago left two women hospitalized and an abandoned building damaged after a gray sedan collided with a white SUV. Police seek information on the fleeing driver.

Chicago police seek a tow truck driver who fired at a woman's SUV after a collision on the Near North Side, prompting concerns over road safety. No injuries reported; the suspect fled the scene.

A 17-year-old was arrested in Roseland after police linked him to a July carjacking and armed robbery that left a 16-year-old victim without his vehicle.

A man in his 30s was found unresponsive Thursday night in Grand Crossing and later died at UChicago Medical Center. Police say no one is in custody as detectives investigate.

Volunteers from St. Sabina packed and delivered 1,600 hot meals, toys and gift cards across Chicago’s South Side on Christmas Day.

A national Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters resulted in 64 people falling ill, with 20 hospitalizations across 22 states, including Illinois. The CDC is investigating with no recalls yet issued.

A woman was charged with reckless homicide for hitting and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok. She was arrested and contradicted by video evidence showing her running a red light.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Chicago for a felony count of armed robbery committed in August; he allegedly robbed a 28-year-old at gunpoint on a CTA platform.

Students in Chicago volunteered on Christmas to distribute toys, coats, and food to underserved children with the nonprofit I am a Gentleman, Inc. and NALC.

Overnight break-ins left a dozen-plus Lincoln Park cars with smashed windows and stolen items. Police say detectives are investigating and urge anyone with video to come forward.

New Illinois laws in 2023 address gun safety, human trafficking limitations, K-9 officer care, squatter removal, immigrant protection, healthcare options including medical assistance in dying, and workers' rights.

Allstate is set to increase homeowners insurance rates in Illinois by 8.8%, affecting over 209,000 policyholders from February 2026, following a prior 14.3% hike.