The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Illinois to explain why it shouldn't hear a challenge to the state's transit carry ban. A January conference could reshape rules on CTA and Metra.

Chicago is facing erratic weather that includes dense fog, showers, and a big temperature drop, with a fog advisory in effect. Visibility may be below a quarter mile in some areas.

The article describes the Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago and Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican, emphasizing themes of compassion and inclusivity.

Metra canceled several BNSF trains on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages, causing potential crowding on remaining services and affecting holiday travelers.

An Arkansas Powerball player won a $1.8 billion jackpot, the second-largest U.S. lottery prize and the largest Powerball win of the year, on Christmas Eve.

Chicago police are searching for 17-year-old Analis Suarez, last seen Friday near N. Kilbourn Ave. Police ask anyone with information to call Area Five detectives.

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.