A Park Forest woman was arrested this week and charged with attempted first‑degree murder in a Dec. 23 South Side shooting that wounded a 20‑year‑old man, police say.

A 15-year-old has been charged in a Sept. 24, 2024 Near West Side carjacking, police say. The arrest follows an investigation by CPD’s vehicular-hijacking investigators.

Cook County warns of extreme cold and provides safety tips for pet owners, including using warming centers that accommodate pets, leashing pets, and having an emergency kit ready.

Springfield distributes specialized smoke alarms for deaf and hard of hearing students, facilitated by local organizations and a fire safety alliance, ensuring inclusive fire safety measures within the community.

A Cook County report shows Chicago’s TIF districts pulled in $1.59 billion in 2024 — about 45% of city property-tax revenue — renewing debate over surplus use.

A 26-year-old Aurora man was arrested after an alleged beating in a Quality Inn lot; prosecutors say he then tried to steal multiple vehicles. Court is set for Feb. 17.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after a woman was attacked in her Mount Prospect driveway; police say family members pulled the suspect off the victim. He now faces multiple felony counts.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -27 degrees, school closures, and a snowstorm approaching. Warming centers are open for those in need.

Illinois AG settles with Kroger, SSI Services over asbestos mishandling during store renovations in Taylorville; companies to pay $108,000 and prevent future violations.

A man in his 70s was critically injured in an early-morning house fire on South Damen Avenue in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood; firefighters responded at 6:30 a.m. The cause remains under investigation.

Blackstone has quietly approached investors about taking on Willis Tower’s $1.3B loan as appraisals and leases swing after a major renovation push. The outreach could reshape ownership of Chicago’s most iconic office tower.

A two-alarm blaze tore through a Ford Heights church on Drexel Avenue; officials have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.

A coalition analysis finds more than 58,000 Chicagoans experienced homelessness in 2024 — triple the city's one‑night count. The mismatch could reshape funding and services.