Two women were fatally shot in their Cicero home, with authorities suggesting a domestic link and the community mourning the loss. A man linked to the crime was later found dead from self-inflicted wounds.

Plans to open a cannabis dispensary at the former Rainforest Cafe in Chicago by Progressive Treatment Solutions and Bio-Pharm have been abandoned due to regulatory issues and legal challenges.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help in solving missing persons cases by sharing posters on Facebook and urging those with information to come forward.

Chicago police have identified the parents of a toddler found wandering alone in Roseland after nearly two weeks. The young boy had no signs of abuse and was taken to a hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

Two men arrested in Chicago for a New Year's Day robbery and assault that injured a 58-year-old man, face multiple charges including possession of cocaine.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called for federal help as 355 migrants arrived from Texas, causing tensions over the handling of asylum seekers to rise.

The Chicago Police Department reported declines in homicides, shootings, and gun confiscations for 2023, attributing success to community partnerships and proactive initiatives.

A fire in a Hickory Hills apartment led to one death and one injury. The blaze occurred early Tuesday, with the building now uninhabitable and residents displaced. An investigation is ongoing.

A car ignored a traffic signal on Chicago's West Side, causing a multi-vehicle crash and injuring two children at a bus stop. No citations were issued.

Illinois' new law, effective January 1, empowers gender violence survivors to sue employers for negligence in preventing or addressing such acts.

Chicago experiences a cold week with highs around freezing, potential patchy freezing drizzle, and warnings for small craft on Lake Michigan due to hazardous conditions. Weather oscillates between sun and clouds with a slight warming trend.

One dead, two wounded in a New Year's Day shooting through a Chicago home's window on S. Wabash Avenue. Investigators are seeking suspects; no arrests yet.

Naperville, IL ranks eighth among America's safest cities for 2024, with Thousand Oaks, CA leading. MoneyGeek compiled the list based on crime costs from cities with 100,000+ populations.