Navy recruits at Naval Station Great Lakes enjoyed a Thanksgiving break with home-cooked meals and calls to family, hosted by American Legion Post 208 and East Leyden High School.

A Rolling Meadows man charged with child sexual abuse was arrested by ICE at Rivers Casino and is now in federal custody, delaying a Dec. 10 hearing.

CPD alerts residents to a spate of work van burglaries in the 19th District, involving tool theft by suspects described as two African American males, urging vigilance and community cooperation.

A traffic stop in Chicago led to a police officer's foot being run over and a subsequent crash involving a sedan and SUV, resulting in several hospitalizations and an ongoing investigation.

Illinois and other states are suing the USDA over changes to SNAP eligibility, affecting certain immigrants, alleging the changes are illegal and a financial burden.

A pedestrian was killed by a Metra train in Chicago, causing temporary service suspensions; in a separate incident, another pedestrian survived a collision with a train in Aurora. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

A CSX freight train struck an occupied vehicle at the Broadway Street crossing in Blue Island Wednesday evening, killing one person and leaving another critically injured.

A 41-year-old man was shot and killed during a domestic dispute in Chicago's Morgan Park early Thursday. Police recovered a gun and Calumet detectives are investigating.

Chicago is hosting its 91st Thanksgiving Parade, with Chef Shelton as Grand Marshal. The parade starts downtown and will be televised. Security is increased following recent incidents.

Illinois AG Raoul and 16 other attorneys general filed a brief opposing the US DOJ's demand for Californians' private voter data, arguing it's an overreach and threatens privacy rights.

A four‑story, 59‑unit proposal at 1728 N. Clybourn would add affordable homes and rooftop amenities to the Clybourn corridor. The plan includes 12 affordable units and a rooftop padel court.

The Plan Commission approved Honore Properties' five‑story, 78‑unit addition beside the converted Our Lady of Lourdes school in Uptown, moving the infill project closer to breaking ground.

Chicago Police, with U.S. Marshals, arrested Desmond Anderson for murder and illegal machine gun possession. He's accused of killing a 42-year-old man in September.