Illinois State Fair moves to digital ticketing for 2026, focusing on convenience and security, with recommendations for using smart devices for entry. Lost Mega and Jumbo Passes won't be replaced.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a missing woman, Tanisha Riley, last seen at 2200 W 69th Street, concerned for her medical needs.

Thieves burglarized Restyle Design, a luxury consignment store in Barrington, taking almost all inventory, with the store and local community responding with resilience and support.

A 24,000‑square‑foot Avondale warehouse will become Zoomies — a year‑round indoor dog park and bar with memberships, grooming and a target summer opening.

Two semi-truck crashes in Illinois and Michigan disrupted traffic and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries, with authorities urging caution on wet roads.

A man was robbed at gunpoint on the CTA Orange Line by a suspect with a distinctive jersey. Police advise vigilance and seek public help in identifying the assailant.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Tanisha Riley, a missing 40-year-old woman possibly needing medical attention, last seen on W. 69th St. Call (312) 744-8266 with info.

A shooting near St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, left three men injured. The suspect remains at large; the victims are in stable condition.

A ground stop briefly held flights bound for O'Hare on Sunday as storms reduced visibility and caused FAA-reported departure delays averaging about 45 minutes.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired in Homer Glen and ordered nearby residents to shelter in place; a person of interest was later taken into custody.

Chicago Police are searching for Jakeem Robinson, a missing 13-year-old boy last seen on the 1600 block of S. Komensky and known to visit the 1400 block of S. St. Louis.

Chicago police seek information on missing man, Kessler Trent, last seen Dec. 19, urging public assistance. Trent is a 30-year-old black male, 5'9", 140 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago faces cold winds and light snow, with gusts up to 45 mph and temperatures around 24 degrees. Flurries and a chance of snow persist throughout the week.