A man died in an early morning fire at a Rogers Park apartment complex in Chicago. Firefighters found his body in the basement after extinguishing the blaze. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A historic Gary landmark, the former Emerson High School, suffered severe damage from a fire on Saturday night, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Four people were killed and 17 injured in Chicago weekend shootings, including an 18-year-old in Englewood and a 32-year-old in South Loop. Police investigations are ongoing with no current suspects.

A man was found dead from gunshot wounds in his SUV on Chicago's Near South Side Saturday night; police are investigating with no suspects in custody.

Scott Eby, convicted of Riley Fox's 2004 murder, died in prison. Initially, Riley's father, Kevin, falsely accused and jailed, was cleared by DNA evidence. Eby later confessed to the crime.

Chicago police warn of armed robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace meet-ups, where victims expecting to buy cell phones were met with armed suspects.

Chicago anticipates a cool week with cloudy skies and gusty winds. Temperatures will range from the mid-30s to 40s, with clear conditions but no severe weather expected.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a law lifting the state's ban on constructing new nuclear power plants, allowing for the development of small modular reactors with a capacity cap of 300 megawatts.

A shootout in Chicago's Humboldt Park, involving a concealed carry license holder, left one man dead and two injured early Saturday morning. The incident is under investigation.

The Cook County Sheriff's office reported the arrest of a driver for illegal firearm possession and narcotics trafficking during a traffic stop in Chicago.

CosMc's, a new McDonald's beverage-focused spinoff in Bolingbrook, Illinois, saw two-hour drive-thru lines on its opening day with a menu offering drinks and less meat-heavy food options.

IDHS intensifies COVID-19 measures at developmental centers due to a case surge, implementing rigorous testing and enhanced sanitation, while maintaining essential care for residents and staff.

Portillo's opens its second drive-thru only location in Rosemont on December 12, offering their full menu for quick pick-up without indoor seating. The new venue replaces the former Pine Grove restaurant and is expected to boost the local economy.