Chicago police warn Hyde Park after thieves smashed windows and stole steering‑wheel airbags from Honda Civics. Detectives are asking neighbors to save footage and call Area One.

A Skokie family with a two-month-old newborn escaped a Saturday house fire but was left homeless and shivering; one relative was hospitalized for burns. Investigators are probing how the couch ignited.

Dozens marched in the Loop Saturday, lighting candles and calling for an end to Iran’s regime as rights groups and Tehran traded accusations over thousands of deaths. The gatherings were both grieving and political.

Johnathon Yarbrough was charged with aggravated battery and illegal weapon possession for allegedly shooting a woman in Chicago. His hearing is set for January 18, 2026.

Four arrested for Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding in DuPage County within nine hours across different jurisdictions, highlighting a surge in such cases.

A Bears fan survived a cardiac arrest at Soldier Field thanks to CPR from an ER doctor and a police officer attending the game. She later met her rescuers and emphasized the importance of CPR and AED training.

Gurnee police charged a 27-year-old in the April 2, 2025 pedestrian crash that killed Amber Knowles; investigators say distracted driving was a key factor.

A South Side patron says video shows a woman point a gun at his head inside the Family Den last December. He and his attorney say police have given no updates and the club has tightened screening.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul alerts Illinois residents about increased utility scams in winter, advising caution and verifying any payment requests directly with utility companies.

Arlington Heights officials are pushing for legislation to support the construction of a new Chicago Bears stadium, emphasizing infrastructure improvements and economic benefits without seeking taxpayer funding for the stadium itself.

A FAA ground stop briefly held inbound flights at O'Hare Friday as quick snow bands moved through Chicago. Delays were reported and a brutal cold snap is on the way.

A DeKalb man on electronic monitoring allegedly stole $2,642 from a Willowbrook Target, fled in a stolen pickup and was arrested after a crash during a multi‑agency pursuit.

Chicago’s commercial investment volume rose modestly in 2025, led by a multifamily rebound and steady industrial and retail deals. The market is still far below peak dollars.