Illinois Attorney General warns of flood-damaged cars entering the market after hurricanes Helene and Milton, advising consumers to inspect vehicles and check histories before purchasing.

Cynthia Garcia was charged with aggravated battery and firearm discharge after a shooting incident in Chicago's 8th District, wounding a 25-year-old female.

Chicago police warn of vehicle hijackings in the 2nd District, urging vigilance after two cars were taken by armed men in black masks near south State St.

A Wisconsin man was charged with felony aggravated battery after using a glass to seriously injure another man's neck during a bar fight in Gold Coast, Chicago.

An Elgin High School senior was shot and killed after a robbery near the United Center in Chicago following a Lil Durk concert. Jess Kendall was attacked alongside friends; no arrests have been made.

PAWS Chicago rescued 16 puppies from Hurricane Helene's impact in North Carolina; the dogs are being cared for in Chicago and will be up for adoption once medically cleared.

A woman ran a red light in Rogers Park, causing a multi-vehicle crash with a police car, injuring four, including two officers. All injuries were non-life-threatening. The driver is in custody pending citations.

The Chicago Police Department is urging the public to help find Sandra Haynes, a 62-year-old missing woman last in contact with her family on October 10, 2024.

Chicago's weather includes isolated showers, gusty winds, and an elevated fire risk, with varied conditions through the week and possible thunderstorms by Thursday night.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads 24 attorneys general in an amicus brief at the Supreme Court to defend preventive care provisions of the ACA threatened by a lower court ruling.

Chicago firefighters battled a significant fire in West Garfield Park, with the incident closing parts of South Kilbourn Avenue. The cause remains unknown, and there is no word on casualties or occupation.

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety in Chicago voted to propose lowering the citywide speed limit from 30 to 25 mph to improve road safety.

A 65-year-old woman died after being hit by a distracted 23-year-old driver in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood; the incident prompts traffic safety discussions.