Chicago faces a week of extreme cold with wind chills dropping to -13 degrees today and possibly -18 degrees tonight. Conditions may improve slightly by the weekend.

Federal employees face insecurity due to potential layoffs by the Trump administration, with impacts felt in Chicago and nationwide, affecting various departments and sparking legal challenges.

Retired priest Monsignor Daniel Mayall, formerly of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, is accused of sexual abuse dating back 30 years. While denying the claims, he has stepped down from duties.

A water main break in Alsip, near Chicago, is causing disruptions, with emergency crews responding to fix the issue. No boil order has been issued yet.

An Illinois Lottery player won a $600,000 jackpot in the Lucky Day Lotto on Valentine's Day by matching five numbers online, with over $7.9 million won by players this year.

State attorneys general, led by Kwame Raoul, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service, arguing it is unconstitutional and harmful to national security.

A child died and two others were injured in a fire in Chicago's West Ridge; one adult is critically injured, and a firefighter was also hospitalized. Investigation is ongoing.

Elgin City Council tentatively approved an ordinance to ban the local sale of THC edibles, pending a final decision on February 26, with potential fines for violations.

An Indiana man faces a misdemeanor charge for animal cruelty after a video of his dog in a cage on a moving trailer went viral. The dog, now safe in foster care, was found abandoned at a residence.

A coalition led by AGs from Illinois and Massachusetts issued guidance affirming the legality and importance of diversity initiatives in the workplace, responding to a Trump administration order against such practices.

A Hanover Park man was found guilty of Attempt Murder and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm after a traffic dispute led to him shooting at a woman's car.

A Downers Grove man is charged with threatening an Illinois State Representative, facing two counts of Threatening a Public Official. He allegedly left menacing voicemails and was released on recognizance.

Michael J. Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, was convicted of federal charges including conspiracy and bribery, after a trial that ended with a mixed verdict and a mistrial on several counts.