Oak Brook police saved a driver from a burning car on I-88 after it was seen speeding with lights off; both the driver and officers suffered minor injuries.

Jewel‑Osco removed Waterfront Bistro frozen shrimp after an FDA recall tied to possible cesium‑137 contamination. Officials say no illnesses have been reported and shoppers should check their freezers.

Years of neighborhood organizing paid off this month as John H. Kelly Park in Lakeview broke ground on a long‑planned renovation. The overhaul is funded by state grants, a Cubs contribution and local donors.

Chicago police released surveillance images as they search for three teens wanted in the Dec. 16 beating of a 62-year-old on a Cicero Avenue CTA bus. The victim is hospitalized and investigators are reviewing footage.

Sheriff's Office staff bought and wrapped more than 200 presents and delivered them to roughly 150 seniors across several south suburban towns.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder in the Aug. 22 Archer Heights shooting that killed a 33‑year‑old, police say.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 14-year-old Perla Alvarez, last seen December 19, 2025, near a McDonald's on N Cicero. She's Hispanic, 5'2", with brown eyes and blond hair.

A 20-year-old man from Harvard sustained serious injuries in a crash near Richmond, with the McHenry County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident.

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy filed a bill to add big cats, bears and primates to Illinois' circus-animal ban and classify them as 'covered animals' under the criminal code.

Swiss Re’s lending arm seized the Loop’s Poetry Garage and a judge ordered the former owners to cover roughly $9.6 million after a $21.5M credit bid left a shortfall.

Ninety-one immigrants from 22 countries were sworn in at the Museum of Science and Industry, a milestone for families amid tightened federal immigration rules.

Illinois State Police arrested a 41-year-old Chicago man near Galesburg during a human‑trafficking operation. He faces multiple felony counts including alleged attempts to meet a minor.

Chicago's holiday forecast predicts mild weather suitable for travel and outdoor activities, with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees, despite gusty winds. Sunny skies are expected Sunday, with a warmer Christmas Day anticipated.