President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, making a notable change in capital punishment policy, amid mixed reactions.

Giotono Evans, 19, has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and armed robbery by the Chicago Police Department following his arrest in Berwyn, Illinois.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with 20 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in Louisiana v. Callais, supporting states' ability to redraw districts under the VRA.

A 2-year-old boy was critically injured in a North Lawndale shooting; police are investigating and have a person of interest in custody with no charges filed yet.

A 20-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and another was injured on Chicago's West Side during a fight; the survivor is now in custody as police investigate the incident.

The Chicago Police Department is asking for help in finding Latrisha Collins, a 16-year-old missing since December 23, 2024. She's 5'5", 130 pounds, with brown eyes and hair. Call 312-747-8274 with info.

Daniel Medina-Guerrero was denied pre-trial release by a DuPage County judge for possessing a loaded firearm, facing multiple felony charges and misdemeanors.

Chicago celebrated Christmas and the start of Hanukkah simultaneously, with events citywide promoting peace and unity, including a Menorah lighting led by Rabbi Hertz.

Kathy Griffin is set to perform on New Year's Eve in Chicago as part of her tour, discussing her experiences including the 2017 Trump effigy incident.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for 82-year-old John Magett, last seen December 25, 2024, in the 12700 block of S. Union. He was wearing black pants, a blue shirt, and a plaid jacket. Public assistance is requested.

No winners claimed the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, leading to an increased prize of $1.15 billion for the next draw on December 27.

Chicago is experiencing cloudy and mild weather on Christmas with drizzles and fog, and the trend of clouds and potential rain is expected to continue over the weekend.

A Christmas Eve barn fire in Marengo, Illinois, claimed the lives of three horses and a pony, with no human casualties reported. Firefighters battled the blaze, and investigations into its cause are ongoing.