A North Chicago mother pleaded guilty to first‑degree murder in the death of her 6‑year‑old son; sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 30 and related cases continue.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 after a Gage Park hit-and-run killed 22‑year‑old Jermaine Martin; police released images of a silver Toyota 4Runner.

A federal‑agent crash in Elgin led to chemical irritants being deployed and roughly 30 police calls; seven people were treated and later released.

A 65-year-old Mount Prospect woman died after a USPS truck drifted into oncoming traffic on Mannheim Road in Des Plaines; the mail-truck driver was cited and a court date set.

Two women were grabbed on Logan Square sidewalks in the early morning hours; neighbors chased the suspect off and police are asking for tips.

After a $1.1 million settlement, a former Carl von Linné student is speaking publicly about years of alleged abuse by a former CPS PE teacher. He says recordings and court filings back up his claims.

A 1928 Logan Square church is being converted into La Herencia: 22 apartments that will be 100% affordable, including deeply affordable and supportive homes.

A Chicago family says about $15,000 vanished after buying Bears tickets and a tailgate package from M&M Events; the seller faces prior consumer complaints and criminal scrutiny.

Chicago anticipates a winter mix with warnings of potential travel hazards due to overnight snowfall and chilly temperatures, as forecasted by the National Weather Service and reported by ABC7 Chicago.

Person critically injured after falling into the Chicago River; emergency services conducted a rescue in freezing temperatures. The victim's condition remains critical.

The Illinois State Museum has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums, demonstrating its commitment to high standards and public service.

An 18-year-old faces four felony robbery charges for a series of crimes in Chicago's 18th District during June and July. He was arrested on December 4.

An 18-year-old has been charged as a juvenile for a vehicular hijacking in Chicago, taking a car at gunpoint in April 2025. He was arrested in December 2025.