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.

Chicago is preparing for a significant winter storm, with a forecast of 6-10 inches of snow this weekend and a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service.

A Thanksgiving Day blaze heavily damaged the Dollar Tree at 2517 W Cermak Road in Little Village. Fire crews raised an extra-alarm response and officials reported no injuries.

Chicago Police alert the public about a wave of burglaries in the Garfield Park and Humboldt Park areas, involving offenders using stolen vehicles to break into stores and steal merchandise.

A fire broke out at Dan Kniep’s auto shop in Morton on Thanksgiving, with efforts to extinguish it continuing past noon. No one was believed to be inside at the time.

A Cook County judge gave Timothy Nielsen 9 1/2 years after he admitted driving his pickup into a Logan Square picnic in May 2021, leaving a woman critically injured.

The Illinois Supreme Court is reviewing an appeal regarding public arbitration of Chicago police disciplinary cases, affecting the progression of many serious misconduct charges.

A 16-year-old boy faces multiple felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, after a CPD arrest. He's also charged with aggravated battery, armed robbery, and theft, with a court hearing set for November 27, 2025.

Indiana Toll Road reopens eastbound after a crash in LaPorte County caused a lengthy closure and forced detours. Traffic flow resumes with ongoing investigation into the crash.

SafeWise puts Campton Hills atop Illinois' 2025 safety rankings after the Kane County village reported zero violent crimes and minimal property incidents. The result highlights a cluster of low‑crime Chicago suburbs.