Three siblings were killed in a Thanksgiving apartment fire in Kenosha; investigators and neighbors are searching for answers while fundraisers start.

Judge Charles S. Beach II will be sworn in as Cook County’s chief judge Dec. 1 at Chicago‑Kent’s Ogilvie Auditorium; the investiture will be livestreamed.

A federal jury will hear Ariel Roman’s civil-rights suit next Monday over the 2020 Grand Red Line shooting that COPA found violated department policy.

An 18-year-old man was killed and two others were wounded in a Bronzeville shooting Sunday evening; police say multiple people opened fire. Detectives are investigating and no arrests were reported.

Chicago is set to receive more snow, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the afternoon and evening, impacting commutes and bringing up to 4 inches total. Cold temperatures and additional light snow showers are expected later in the week.

Chicago's winter parking ban, effective from December 1 to April 1, prohibits parking on main roads from 3-7 a.m. to allow for snow clearing. Violators face heavy fines and towing fees.

Pace is studying limited-stop express buses on I-290 and I-88 to speed commutes between Chicago and its western suburbs. A Forest Park open house is set for Dec. 9.

Santa Claus rides the CTA Holiday Train and Bus, bringing festive joy to Chicago commuters for the 34th year, with charity events and expanded routes included.

A 45-year-old man is in critical condition after a Friday drive-by on the 700 block of North Leamington Avenue. Police say the shooter fled northbound in a green truck and remains at large.

A Plainfield fifth-grader wrote "Cecilia's Journey: Embracing Dyslexia" and helped start a library shelf and lunchtime group to teach classmates that "all brains are beautiful."

Two National Guard members were ambushed in D.C.; one died and one is critical. The assailant faces first-degree murder charges. Trump called it a "terrorist attack."

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams aims to improve his passing accuracy against the Philadelphia Eagles, as the team prepares for a significant matchup.

A marked CPD squad car collided with an SUV near 76th and Wabash on Thanksgiving; an officer suffered a shoulder injury and the SUV driver was hospitalized in good condition.