A man on a hoverboard collided with a police car in Chicago, damaging the vehicle and sending him to the hospital.

Bomb threats and 'swatting' incidents have targeted political figures, sparking concerns for democracy and individual safety. The FBI is investigating these potentially politically motivated hoaxes.

A murder-suicide in Portage, Indiana led to the death of Brandy Manville and her husband, with their daughter critically injured. The incident occurred after a domestic disturbance call.

Earrious Moore was sentenced to 14 years in prison for a series of carjackings and shootings on Chicago's North Side in 2018.

Illinois State Police arrested two Canadians, seizing 1,146 pounds of cocaine worth $40 million from their truck.

Jerrell Thomas is charged with first-degree murder after Detective Allan Reddins was fatally shot in Oak Park; this is the department's first line-of-duty death since 1938.

Chicago faces a cold snap with a sunny but frigid day, nighttime temperatures near 10°F, and wind chills around zero. The week offers minor relief with slight temperature increases and a possible midweek mix of snow and rain.

A 15-year-old boy was shot in Chicago's Englewood area and hospitalized in good condition. The shooter remains unidentified and no arrests have been made.

Detective Allan Reddins from Oak Park Police was killed on duty; he was shot while responding to an armed suspect. The suspect was also shot and taken to the hospital.

Aritzia, a luxury women's fashion retailer, opens a flagship store on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, aiming to revitalize the shopping district with a two-floor retail space and special grand opening gifts.

Chicago implements a winter overnight parking ban, affecting 107 miles of main streets from 3 to 7 a.m., regardless of snow, to ensure clear roads for emergency and public vehicles. Noncompliance leads to towing and fines.

A judge denied pre-trial release for Terry Kahdijah, charged with fleeing police and property damage after a chase and standoff in Oak Brook, Illinois.

A Park Ridge family's home caught fire on Thanksgiving morning; no occupants were inside, and there were no injuries. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.