The Blackhawks and Blues will face off at Wrigley Field on New Year's Eve for the NHL Winter Classic, with Chicago seeking its first Winter Classic win.

Chicago transit agencies offer free rides on New Year's Eve to encourage safe celebrations, supported by Miller Lite and running from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

This article reports on a double homicide in Park Forest where Coleman Franklin is charged with first-degree murder. Two women were killed, and two children found unharmed; Franklin remains at large.

A teen was critically injured in a shooting while sitting in a car in Chicago's West Englewood. The incident is under investigation with no arrests made.

A Chicago boy is in a coma after a shooting in Mexico that left his father and uncle dead. The family was celebrating his birthday. Authorities and United Giving Hope are involved in the case.

The article describes rainy weather in Chicago on the last day of 2024, with the possibility of snow on New Year's Eve and colder temperatures expected in the following days.

Alejandro Cota was charged with the fatal stabbing of Christina Chavira and her son in Geneva, with legal proceedings delayed for a judge substitution.

Illinois and Chicago leaders pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his service and humanitarian efforts, after his passing at age 100.

Norovirus outbreaks are rising in parts of the U.S., with cases surpassing the usual numbers for the winter season, prompting health officials to encourage increased handwashing and sanitation.

Tylea Vassor, a 12-year-old girl, is missing on Chicago's South Side and was last seen on December 10. The public is urged to contact the police with information.

Chicago gears up for a mixed weather pattern as the New Year approaches, with the National Weather Service predicting fog, rain, and the possibility of snow later in the week.

A Metra train in Chicago collided with an empty car; there were no injuries, causing delays and requiring passenger re-routing.

Two men face charges after assaulting and robbing a delivery driver on Chicago's CTA Red Line, with the aid of an Apple AirTag leading to their arrest.