A man extradited from Peru has been charged in the 2004 Near North killing of Kent Projansky. Detectives say new forensic testing and international cooperation produced the arrest.

Two individuals were arrested in Huntley for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with an animal, following an investigation initiated by a reported video.

A man was fatally shot in Chicago's Wicker Park and later pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. No suspects have been detained, and the investigation is ongoing.

Chicago experienced unseasonably warm weather on a November Saturday with temperatures near 70 degrees, though a return to normal cooler conditions was expected soon.

A 55-year-old man was struck and killed by a driver in Park Ridge, leading to road closures and an ongoing investigation by local police and the MCAT unit.

Illinois health officials, including Dr. Sameer Vohra, are advocating for seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, emphasizing their importance in preventing serious illness, especially with cold weather and holidays approaching.

Chicago reached an $18M settlement with DoorDash over a misleading "Chicago Fee" and unauthorized restaurant listings; the deal includes payments and credits for restaurants, drivers and users.

A sit-in by suburban mothers outside Broadview ICE led to arrests as tensions over federal immigration enforcement continue to rise. Legal battles and court orders are reshaping how agents operate at the site.

21-year-old Christian Doss from Justice has been missing for nearly a week, last seen on Nov. 7. Police and family are searching, emphasizing his medical needs.

Hines broke ground on a five-story, 306-unit mixed-use project at 1200 E. Diehl Road in Naperville, bringing apartments, 15,000 sq ft of retail and a big amenity lineup to a former office site.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 15 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief to maintain TPS for Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants, stressing its importance for families and economic contribution.

Chicago businesses experienced a string of burglaries involving the use of pry tools to break in and steal cash. Police urge increased security and vigilance.

William Livingston, 32, charged with two felony aggravated battery counts, was arrested by Chicago Police with US Marshals' help for a June 2025 incident.