Chicago Police are investigating a child luring attempt in Little Village, where a male tried to engage a child walking to school and followed in an SUV. Community vigilance is advised.

A homicide investigation is underway in Chicago's Englewood after a woman was found dead inside a building on South Normal Boulevard. No arrests have been made yet.

Illinois will raise its minimum wage to $15 by January 1, 2025, a step that will benefit 1.4 million workers and is part of new laws that include pay transparency, health coverage expansions, and various social justice improvements.

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in a Mundelein parking lot; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A driver died in East Chicago after a CSX freight train hit their car, which had driven around lowered crossing gates. No crew injuries reported; similar incidents noted. CSX is cooperating with the investigation.

Illinois honors fallen Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins by lowering flags at half-staff from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2024, following his death in the line of duty.

Hyde Park businesses are on alert following a spree of burglaries, with the Chicago Police Department advising security precautions as their investigation continues.

Two 18-year-olds were arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago. They face multiple charges relating to a December 8 incident.

Vandalized fences in St. John, Indiana are thought to be a result of a social media challenge where youth damage property, prompting a police investigation.

One dead, six injured in Cicero shooting following an auto accident, with the perpetrators still at large. This violence adds to the recent uptick in local crime, concerning the community.

Lion Electric has laid off about 400 workers and suspended operations at its Joliet, Illinois, facility, impacting the state's aim to become an electric vehicle hub.

Four people, including three children, were injured in a crash near Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago; victims are in good condition and an investigation is ongoing.

A missing juvenile alert was issued by the Chicago Police for 15-year-old Lajadedrea Luckey, last seen two months ago near the 9400 block of South Parnell Avenue. The public is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit with any information.