A Marengo man suffered deep finger lacerations after reaching into a clogged snowblower. Fire officials remind residents to shut off machines and use a clearing tool.

A 28-year-old Schaumburg man faces a first-degree murder charge after his 67-year-old father was found dead at their home. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide from blunt head trauma.

MacArthur Foundation awarded $1.5M to Chicago food banks and neighborhood groups to help backfill gaps from a November SNAP disruption. The largest grant goes to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

A pedestrian was killed early Sunday after being struck by a westbound freight train at the Washington Street BNSF crossing in Downers Grove. Investigators are asking witnesses to call Metra police.

A fifth-floor unit at Luther Terrace in Bronzeville was damaged by a Sunday morning fire; crews had the blaze under control before 8:30 a.m., officials said.

The Morton Arboretum canceled the Saturday night Illumination event due to winter weather, planning to reopen on Sunday. Ticket holders can rebook using provided resources.

Chicago police seek help in finding Scott Outler, 64, missing since November 17 from West Foster Avenue, and urge the community to report any information.

Chicago faces a week of snow, wind, and cold, with potential impacts on commuting and daily activities, as forecasted by the National Weather Service and reported by Fox 32.

McHenry County asked a court to make ICE cover claims that detainees were forced into unpaid housekeeping — a local revenue fight now tangled with national immunity battles. The case ties county finances to a Supreme Court review of contractor immunity.

Peoria Public Works crews are working in 12-hour shifts to keep main roads clear amid heavy snowfall, although neighborhood streets remain challenging for drivers, who are advised to travel with caution.

Chicago’s Illinois Medical District broke ground on a one‑acre park at 2023 W. Ogden that will feature playgrounds, fitness zones and a 25‑foot COVID‑19 memorial.

A single-engine plane slid off Brookeridge Airpark's runway and rolled into a Downers Grove backyard Friday; two people were taken to hospital and the NTSB was notified.

Joaquín Guzmán López is due in Chicago federal court Monday to change his plea in a major Sinaloa cartel case, court filings show.