Daniel Gonzalez-Munguia pleads guilty to illegally importing the controlled substance Pentobarbital from Mexico to the U.S.

Chicago Police Department alerts about a theft in the 002nd District; a suspect is sought for stealing headphones at CTA Green Line Garfield Station on January 20, 2025. Public vigilance and information sharing are encouraged.

Chicago's police oversight head Andrea Kersten resigns amid controversy, leaving the city to balance the need for accountability with challenges in achieving it.

A 16-year-old girl named Astrid Castillo-Chirinos is missing in Chicago, last seen on February 19, 2025. She has a scar on her left leg and was wearing a black jacket and white shoes. The police seek information.

One person died and another was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Eisenhower Expressway in Broadview; a pedestrian was struck after crossing the median.

A police gun accidentally discharged during the arrest of three robbery suspects in Chicago after a high-speed chase; no one was hit, and COPA is investigating.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson introduces the Green Social Housing Ordinance, aiming to create affordable, sustainable housing with a $135 million loan fund. It requires City Council approval for projects over $5 million.

The Chicago Police are searching for 16-year-old high-risk missing person Mariangel Gomez and her 2-month-old baby, last seen on W. Irving Park Rd. Public assistance is requested.

Attorney General Raoul leads a coalition urging the FDA to combat counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs, citing health risks and illegal sales practices.

Chicago continues to endure cold weather, with only a slight warm-up forecasted, and potential for sub-zero wind chills. A gradual increase in temperatures is expected into next week, hinting at a return to seasonal norms.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested by Chicago Police for an October aggravated robbery involving a firearm. His identity remains confidential due to his age.

A dog was fatally electrocuted in Chicago's River North due to a pinched wire under the sidewalk, prompting warnings for pet owners to take precautions against stray voltage.

A man dining at a pizza place in Uptown, Chicago, was robbed at gunpoint; the suspect also attempted to rob the restaurant but fled without cash register money. No injuries were reported.