Parents criticize Country Club Hills School District 160 for poor communication and heating problems in schools, with some parents pulling their children out of class due to cold conditions.

Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and U.S. ambassador to Japan, is considering a return to public service and has not ruled out running for public office again.

Chicago police issued an alert for burglaries in multiple districts where businesses were broken into and robbed. Offenders used vehicles like a Black Nissan Altima for their escape.

Chicago man Luis Guzman Alvarez, facing Aggravated DUI Causing Death charges, will not be detained pre-trial but must wear an alcohol monitor and cannot drive.

The Chicago Police issued an alert seeking help to identify a person of interest in a November 27 homicide on North Clark St and urged public vigilance.

Chicago faces a mix of weather patterns including rain, snow, and strong winds up to 45 mph, with scattered snow showers expected in the evening and wind chill values potentially dropping below zero.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce their 2025 Grand National Tour with stops in North America, including Chicago's Soldier Field. Presale starts December 4 with general sales beginning December 6.

Kim Foxx steps down as Cook County State's Attorney, leaving a legacy of justice reform and controversy over her tenure's policies, such as bail reform.

A 14-year-old boy, identified as Joshua Sanchez, was fatally shot in Chicago's Little Village. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

A homeless man in DuPage County was sentenced to 66 years for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path, after being found guilty of multiple assault charges.

Three dead and five injured after gunfire broke out at a Chicago Lawn house party; police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet in custody.

The Chicago Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Dakaila Lee, who has suicidal thoughts and may need mental health help. She was last seen on December 2, 2024.

The Illinois Power Agency requests public feedback on the evaluation of its Illinois Solar for All Program, especially from environmental justice groups. Written responses are due by December 20, and a workshop is scheduled for December 16.