The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Jeremiah Johnson from Englewood, last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.

Two juveniles were charged for an aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago, where a woman was robbed at gunpoint. Arrested 20 minutes after the incident, they face multiple charges, including felonies.

Chicago's City Council approved development projects to increase mid-level density housing in South Side neighborhoods, introducing 81 new units as part of a $1.25 billion initiative targeting affordable housing.

Aurora police set up a large scene near South Broadway and North Avenue Wednesday, calling it a "criminal matter" and urging the public to avoid the area.

Parents and alumni say they've raised $282,000 and are demanding a 90-day moratorium and an audit as St. Hubert faces an uncertain future in Hoffman Estates.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief to support an injunction against a Trump administration proclamation that could bar international students from Harvard.

Durrell Robertson charged with attempted murder in a Chicago stabbing; arrested by police and a fugitive task force, his hearing held on January 21, 2026.

Aurora opened its first CEJA workforce hub on Tuesday to train residents for solar, weatherization and other clean‑energy jobs. Free training, certifications and supports will be provided through College of DuPage.

Seniors at Evergreen Tower say months without reliable heat have left them using space heaters and ovens while mounting bills and cold weather raise safety concerns. Residents want firm repair timelines from management.

Fire crews rescued a woman and a child from a Hanson Park house fire early Wednesday; both were taken to Stroger Hospital and the blaze is under investigation.

UNESCO tapped Chicago to host International Jazz Day 2026. Herbie Hancock and local partners will lead a month of concerts, education and a global Lyric Opera livestream.

Twin former Thornton Fractional teachers face criminal charges alleging sexual assaults. Board minutes show both resigned in June 2024 as investigations proceed.

Chicago neighborhoods experience multiple commercial burglaries, with thieves using sledgehammers to break in and steal from local businesses. Police issued an alert and advise increased security.