A woman was nearly sexually assaulted on Christmas Eve day in Chicago; police seek a male suspect who fled in an SUV. A community alert has been issued.

A woman charged with DUI after severely injuring a boy has been released pretrial with conditions, including no alcohol, SCRAM monitoring, and no victim contact.

Police investigated a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway, causing early morning traffic delays; no injuries were reported and lanes reopened by 7:05 a.m.

Chicago police seek help finding Nathaniel Black, 61, missing since August 30 from the 4700 block of S. Michigan Ave. He's 5'10", 150 lbs, with brown eyes, black hair, and tattoos.

Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama gifted presents and a financial donation to a local family attacked outside a school, partnering with Roseland Ceasefire to provide support during their recovery.

A federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Education's cancellation of school mental health grants unlawful, as per a lawsuit by Illinois AG Raoul and others.

Federal prosecutors say six alleged Faceworld members are tied to 13 murders and a yearslong pattern of South Side violence and drug trafficking. The indictment details drive‑bys, a CTA bus shooting and alleged interstate narcotics sales.

Court rules in favor of Attorney General Kwame Raoul, restoring homeland security funds cut by the Trump administration due to immigration policy disputes.

Seven children were charged with misdemeanor battery for attacking a mother and her son in Chicago. The incident occurred near an elementary school and has raised concerns about bullying and community safety. The minors were referred for counseling.

Hotel owners and Choose Chicago proposed a 1.5-point surcharge at large downtown hotels to fund marketing, bid incentives and a new tourism improvement district.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Ahniyah Griffith, a 17-year-old last seen on S. Champlain Ave. She's 5'3", 100 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

The Chicago Fire Department and the Gillen family rang a bell in Roseland to honor Lt. Scott Gillen, whose death on the Dan Ryan helped prompt Illinois' move‑over law.

Evanston police say four people ran a tap-to-pay donation scam that hit residents across the city; officers recovered cash, phones and a vehicle after arrests.