Jordan Padilla faces charges for critically injuring his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in Plainfield, resulting in a brain bleed and skull fracture.

Chicago Police warn of a spike in motor vehicle burglaries in the 8th and 9th Districts, specifically targeting truck GPS devices at night. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Chicago-area penguins Pepe, Stewart, and Pico compete in a global contest to raise penguin conservation awareness, with public voting available online and via social media.

A young male, presumed to be a teenager, was found shot to death early Monday in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood; no arrests made, investigation ongoing.

Efforts intensify to find Jaelon Trice, 32, missing since March 13. He was last seen in Chicago, and the local community and police are searching for him.

Motorcyclist Adduin J. Gonzalez, 26, died in a crash with a sedan on the Stevenson Expressway. The early morning accident involved Gonzalez stopping and exiting his bike before the collision.

A trucking company employee was charged with the first-degree murder of the company's president and CEO after a murder and arson investigation in Crestwood.

Chicago police issued a missing person alert for Aiden Walkowiak, last seen March 15, 2025, on the 6000 block of North Talman Ave. Public assistance is sought.

Snow expected in Chicago before a warm-up with potential showers and thunderstorms mid-week, followed by a return to cold and gradual warming towards the weekend.

High winds challenged Chicago's St. Patrick's Day events, with a high wind warning and advisory issued, causing power outages and preceding a significant cooldown with rain and possible snow.

Former Illinois state employee Ravonn Hankins pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud and received a sentence that includes second chance probation and community service.

Laterria Smith filed a lawsuit on the anniversary of her son Jayden Perkins' death, alleging failings by authorities that contributed to his murder by her ex-boyfriend.

A woman died in a Waukegan house fire, worsened by hoarding conditions. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 30 minutes; the cause remains under investigation.