A 77-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital after a Thanksgiving apartment fire on the West Side; flames spread to a neighboring building and crews knocked it down.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 59-year-old Daniel Davis III, last seen at 115 Bourbon Street, wearing a black hat, Harley Davidson jacket, and black jeans. He requires medical attention.

The Chicago Police Department announced a DUI Saturation Patrol in Jefferson Park to deter impaired driving and other traffic offenses on November 28, 2025.

A 48-year-old man was robbed and stabbed aboard a CTA Red Line train near 47th Street on Thanksgiving; police say the victim is in good condition and no arrests were made.

Foundation work is underway at 750 West Chicago for a five-story, 48-unit rental from Base 3; the project includes rooftop space, retail and bike storage.

Governor JB Pritzker announced nearly $10 million in capital grants to 47 Illinois small businesses, prioritizing very small and historically underrepresented-owned firms.

Northwestern is reportedly close to a White House deal that could restore about $790M in frozen research grants; terms may include a sizable payment and remain unfinalized. The outcome would reshape campus research and staffing.

Three armed robberies were reported on Chicago’s North Side; police say the suspects may be teens and detectives are asking for tips.

A northwest Indiana SWAT team served a warrant on Euclid Avenue after a man was found shot on Drummond Street; Lake County homicide investigators responded.

ICE detainees in Chicago may be released after a judge ruled against "warrantless" arrests. Over 600 individuals are affected, with only 16 deemed high risk. The broader impact on communities and enforcement effectiveness is debated.

A 14-year-old boy was killed and 8 wounded in a Chicago shooting. Police have released images of a person of interest. Two shootings took place near Millennium Park.

Former Dolton police chief Lewis Lacey pleaded guilty to a federal bankruptcy‑fraud charge and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, postponing sentencing while he helps the probe. The plea relates to alleged efforts to hide assets and stall a 2017 settlement.

Tenants at Indian Trails say years of neglect left apartments cold, leaky and infested while the landlord collected federal rent. A sale and a $31M city loan put the building’s future in flux.