A woman driving on the South Side crashed into a building on the 7800-block of S. Exchange Street early Saturday; she was taken to UChicago and is expected to be OK.

A 23-year-old man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 5100 block of N. Sheridan Road; Area Three detectives are investigating.

City Council approved a 52‑unit conversion of the former Precious Blood school in Tri‑Taylor as part of a two‑phase plan that will add about 110 apartments to the block.

Chicago Police are searching for missing detective Jason Naughton, last seen in Garfield Ridge. He's described as 6'1", 140 pounds, with brown eyes and hair. Public urged to contact CPD with info.

A South Side Chicago home was attacked early Christmas morning with a flammable object. No one was injured, and the investigation is ongoing, with no suspect in custody yet. Police are seeking information.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago is offering free admission on select Mondays and Tuesdays in January and February, excluding certain holidays, to allow visitors to explore various animal exhibits.

Chicago Police announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 6th District, highlighting the operation's focus on traffic violations, including impaired driving, and the use of a BAT Mobile Unit.

A flammable object was hurled through a Bronzeville home's front window on Christmas morning; the resident put the fire out and police are investigating. No injuries were reported.

A 15-year-old was wounded on the 2900 block of E. 91st Street and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital; Area Two detectives are investigating.

Chicago police seek info on a suspect who fired a gun from a stolen vehicle at another car on West Diversey Avenue; the Hispanic male suspect fled the scene.

A 17-year-old in Chicago was charged with felonies, including armed robbery, after being arrested for a July 2025 incident where he allegedly robbed and restrained a 16-year-old.

Keck’s 12‑sided House of Tomorrow is getting new triple‑pane glass and structural repairs in a $4 million restoration at the Indiana Dunes. The work aims to return the 1933 pavilion to its original look.

Fire crews battled a building blaze on South Marshfield Avenue around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day; the Chicago Fire Department has not released cause or injury details.