Chicago neighborhoods experienced a series of armed robberies, with young armed individuals stealing items like cellphones and wallets. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and report incidents to the police.

Chicago Police issued an alert for suspects in an armed robbery on a Red Line train in Fuller Park. They advised public vigilance and safety measures.

Chicago is preparing for a major winter storm, with the National Weather Service forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow and issuing a Winter Storm Warning. Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate.

Two people were injured when a Cessna 195 lost control, skidded off the runway, and collided with a hangar in Downers Grove. Both were hospitalized but in non-critical condition.

Erik J. Crump was accused of arson after a family dispute on Thanksgiving in Beach Park, where he allegedly set his home on fire, prompting his arrest by Lake County sheriff's deputies. No injuries were reported.

Englewood's Renewal Life Church was severely damaged in a Thanksgiving Day fire, causing a structure collapse and power outages. The church was empty, avoiding injuries, and plans for recovery are underway.

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.