A Chicago firefighter was injured after falling through a floor while battling a West Side church fire; crews rescued the member and contained the blaze in about an hour.

A psychic's tip led a Chicago son to surveillance footage that prompted police to reissue a hit‑and‑run alert in his mother's death.

Chicago police seek suspects in attempted child luring in the Austin neighborhood, where two males tried enticing kids into a van with candy and money.

Two men were found dead early Sunday on the 11700 block of South Marshfield Avenue in Morgan Park. Chicago police have classified it as a death investigation and detectives are on the scene.

Chicago experiences cool, sunny weather before Christmas with temperatures in the 30s, warming up into the 40s during the holiday week with cloudy skies and chances of light rain.

A former USPS worker was indicted for workers' compensation fraud, claiming false benefits for over a decade, amounting to over $50,000. She faces potential prison time if convicted.

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes the Trump administration for policies affecting LGBTQ+ housing and healthcare, which could lead to homelessness and reduced hospital services in Chicago.

Elgin man, Graham Green, received a 22-year sentence for gunrunning in Kane County after pleading guilty, according to the Illinois Attorney General's office.

Chicago Police seek help to find Jennifer Noggle, 19, missing since December 10, 2025, from N Spaulding Avenue. She's 5'9", 120 pounds, with blue eyes and red/auburn hair. Contact 312-746-6554 with info.

Chicago police say a group of armed suspects targeted Red Line riders in three early-morning South Side robberies this month. Detectives are asking anyone with video or tips to call Area One at 312-747-8384.

A traffic stop north of Rochester turned up nearly 3.3 pounds of meth and led to the arrest of a Twin Cities man now facing first‑degree drug charges.

A house fire in unincorporated Spring Grove killed an 83‑year‑old woman and left another critically injured. Lake County and state investigators are probing the cause.

The Chicago Police are searching for Ana Palafox, a 59-year-old woman with bipolar disorder, last seen at Rush Hospital. She is described as 5'3", 223 lbs, with brown/gray hair, and was wearing black clothing. Public help has been solicited.