Chicago expects snow, cold winds, and harsh wind chills, with lake effect snow causing hazardous roads near Lake Michigan. Temperatures to plummet overnight; extreme cold to persist through mid-week.

A Chicago fire truck crashed into a church; no one inside was hurt, but two firefighters were hospitalized. Outdated equipment is cited as a possible cause.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker launches a $2.3 million innovation grant program, supporting 35 new projects, and announces a second round of $2.6 million for tech ventures.

Chicago Police warn of burglaries targeting restaurants and taverns in the 014th and 019th Districts, involving a male and female suspect using brute force to steal cash, safes, and alcohol at night.

An 18-year-old, Aaliyah Cain, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of a 47-year-old man in Chicago. She was arrested by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals. Her detention hearing is set for February 15, 2025.

Chicago expects more snow over the weekend with possible accumulation and gusty winds, per the National Weather Service and ABC7 Chicago meteorologists' forecasts.

State attorneys general rebuke Vice President Vance's views on judicial review, defending the judiciary's role in checks and balances and vowing to challenge unconstitutional actions.

A water main break in Skokie causes flooding, icy roads, and a Boil Water Order, with emergency services working on repairs and schools closed for the day.

AIM, a medical device company, agrees to a $1 million fine to settle a federal fraud probe over misbranded gear.

Two Ohio men charged with a $137k jewelry theft in Yorktown were not detained pre-trial, despite facing charges of theft, burglary, and possession of burglary tools.

Chicago is preparing for a snowy, icy weekend with sub-zero wind chills and accumulating snow that may impact travel, per the National Weather Service and NBC 5.

IDNR and ICF issued over $40,000 in grants to 26 youth-led projects for schoolyard greening in Illinois, promoting eco-consciousness through hands-on learning in wildlife habitats.

Data shows that after Illinois closed Stateville prison, 378 violent inmates were placed in medium- rather than maximum-security facilities, raising safety concerns and highlighting staffing issues in the state's prisons.