A severe winter storm in Chicago caused O’Hare to stop flights, with nearly 1,000 cancellations at city airports, and hazardous road conditions. Over 100 schools closed, and many homes lost power.

Rapper G Herbo received three years probation, fines, and must pay restitution after pleading guilty to fraud charges. He avoided jail by focusing on community work and personal growth.

Chicago area schools are turning to e-learning or closing due to a winter storm, ensuring safety amid predicted heavy snowfall, wind gusts, and subzero temperatures.

The Illinois EPA urges local entities to apply for part of a $2 billion environmental and climate justice grant from the U.S. EPA under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges an investigation into how military-grade ammunition is sold to civilians, in the wake of mass shootings involving such rounds.

Chicago faces a winter storm with up to 8 inches of snow, gusts up to 45 mph, and sub-zero temperatures. The city prepares with emergency measures, warming centers, and safety advisories.

A 17-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago following his arrest on January 11. The teen is linked to a December carjacking incident involving a 16-year-old victim.

Bayan Ko, a Filipino-Cuban restaurant, is set to expand by taking over the former Glenn's Diner space in Ravenswood, Chicago, in celebration of its third anniversary.

Chicago Police are seeking help to identify suspects in a December 17 armed robbery on W. 80th Street, urging public cooperation while prioritizing safety.

A couple died in a murder-suicide in Downers Grove. Dongwei Su and Yakun Sui, both 42, were found with gunshot wounds after a reported domestic altercation.

The Lake County Coroner's Office determined that Brissa Romero drowned and had ethanol intoxication when she died after her disappearance last December.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Chicago for a women's health event with Halle Berry and will later travel to Connecticut, amidst planned protests by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network.

TSA agents confiscated 122 guns at Chicago's airports in 2023, marking a slight drop from 2022, but setting a record at Midway with 50 firearms seized. Penalties for violations include fines and loss of PreCheck privileges.