Firefighters battled a severe house fire in Palos Park in sub-freezing temperatures, with no injuries reported and no one in the home during the incident.

A contractor found suspicious items, resembling explosives and a rifle, in a Chicago apartment, prompting an evacuation and police investigation. The items were deemed not a threat, and one person, a former fireman, was taken into custody.

The Civic Federation warns that the new Chicago Public Schools board needs to address staffing and operational cuts and seek state assistance to prevent financial crises.

Chicago Police warn Printer's Row of burglaries where a male suspect broke into businesses on S. Wabash Ave., stealing cash and urging increased security measures.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find missing 16-year-old Auzarria Northington, last seen on Jan 13, 2025, with distinctive grey hair and a specific outfit.

A girl, 10, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Albany Park, while a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured. High levels of CO were detected in their home, but the cause remains under investigation.

Police fatally shot a 31-year-old man armed with knives in North Riverside; the Illinois State Police investigate the incident involving body-cam-equipped officers.

A man was fatally hit by a vehicle early Sunday in Calumet City. The crash is under investigation, and the area was closed for hours. No details on the victim or driver have been released yet.

A man died from a self-inflicted gunshot in Oak Forest after a safety alert about an armed suspect; the situation was managed by local police and emergency teams.

Cara Walsh was crowned the queen of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, an event judged by community notables. She will participate in cultural events leading up to the parade.

A Jeep hit a CTA bus and a parked vehicle in the Loop, injuring three. The wrong-way driver and a passenger were hospitalized, as was the bus driver. An arrest was made with charges pending.

A Metra train struck a vehicle in Chicago's Norwood Park, causing at least one death. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. and involved train 717. Details on how the crash happened are still unclear.

Federal narcotics and firearm charges were brought against four Chicago individuals following a joint HSI and CPD investigation targeting an open-air drug market.