Chicago experiences mild Christmas Day weather with partly sunny skies, highs around 41°F, and light winds; showers expected after midnight. Temperatures may approach 50°F over the weekend, with cooler weather returning Monday.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 75-year-old Orval O’Neal, last seen December 23, 2025, on S. Throop St. Public urged to contact SVU with information.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 20 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's HHS for attacking transgender youth's health care.

Lennar has trimmed asking prices and increased incentives across Chicago suburbs, nudging average sale prices lower even as monthly carrying costs remain high. Deals are showing up on move‑in ready homes, but relief is limited.

Residents at the Pilsen intake site say the city's SPARC keeps people waiting for months, with overcrowded spaces and pest problems.

A 33‑year‑old man faces attempted murder and hate‑crime charges after a Roseland stabbing left a 55‑year‑old seriously injured. He’s due in court Wednesday.

Five horses died at the scene and a sixth was euthanized after escaped animals were struck by a pickup on a rural Kenosha County road; the driver was unhurt and citations are pending.

Many stores are adjusting their hours for Christmas Eve, closing early, while most will be closed on Christmas Day. Banks and mail services will also follow holiday schedules. Select Starbucks and fast-food chains may be open on Christmas.

A 54-year-old man was found shot twice on the 2800 block of South Avers after a call for a reported stabbing. He is at Mount Sinai in fair condition and police are investigating.

A new ranking puts Chicago at No. 9 for startups — strong survival rates, but the city lags in new business formation.

A Seventh Circuit panel upheld Chicago’s ordinance allowing impoundment and sale of vehicles tied to unpaid parking tickets, rejecting a facial takings challenge.

The family of 9‑year‑old Anakin Perez says the driver who hit him while walking to school was only ticketed; they want prosecutors to re-examine the case. Neighbors are calling for safer crossings.

The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.7 billion, with no winner in the latest draw. Nine new millionaires were made, and excitement builds over the potential for a historic win.