FAA staffing shortages due to a government shutdown caused travel disruptions and a temporary ground stop at O'Hare International Airport, with over 900 flights canceled nationwide.

A 32-year-old woman was shot in the arm early Saturday while riding in a vehicle on Chicago's Near West Side; Area Three detectives are investigating.

Chicago is set for its first snowfall with a wintry mix forecasted, transitioning from rain to sleet and snow over the weekend, with temperatures dropping significantly from recent warmth.

A man, Nolan Hart, was found dead with head injuries in a Lakeview East apartment stairwell, prompting a police investigation and family appeals for public assistance.

Chicago's iconic bridges require urgent repairs, causing widespread closures and traffic congestion, frustrating drivers and prompting criticisms of the city's planning.

Chappell Elementary parents and neighbors mobilized after ICE detained a student's father, organizing mutual aid and fundraising while educators worry about continuity of special-education supports.

A man, 65, died after a GMC Acadia hit him in Wonder Lake. The incident occurred on Barnard Mill Road and is under investigation by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in the mouth while sleeping at his Joliet home, with police finding casings outside and seeking public help in the investigation.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by an SUV in Lake View, Chicago. The SUV driver was cited, and the incident is under investigation.

A man in Portage Park was grazed by a bullet that came through his apartment ceiling; a 21-year-old below was arrested. The victim, choosing not to go to the hospital, was not severely injured in the Thursday night incident.

A Batavia chiropractor, Dr. David Hanson, faces charges for secretly recording over 180 patients, including children, in nude or partially clothed states.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul leads 18-state coalition supporting California's law regulating long gun sales to those under 21, stressing states' Second Amendment right to enact gun safety measures.

October's announced layoffs hit a 22-year high, with tech and warehousing leading cuts that could ripple through Chicago's workforce.