A man was charged by Chicago police for a November murder and related crimes in the same block of his residence. He faces multiple charges including first-degree murder. A hearing is set for December 14, 2024.

The Attorney General and Joliet Mayor are committed to reforming Joliet's police practices after an investigation revealed issues, aiming for fair and constitutional policing.

Chicago faces severe winter weather with sub-zero wind chills and single-digit temperatures, disrupting services like the CTA. The cold spell brings the season's lowest temperatures despite partial sunlight.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and CDOT celebrate the Greencorps Chicago program's 30th anniversary and 39 new graduates, who gain skills for green jobs and community development.

CTA Brown Line service in Chicago faced delays due to a cracked rail from extreme cold. Service between Kimball and Southport was briefly replaced by shuttle buses, but repairs were made and normal service resumed the same morning.

The Chicago Police seek help locating missing 22-year-old Seth Moses, last seen at a McDonald's on S. Lake Park Avenue. He has brown hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on his forearms. Call (312)-747-8380 with info.

James McIntyre, a child advocate, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace, who claims she was "physically accosted" during an encounter at the Capitol.

A man was killed in Logan Square after a shootout between a stolen sedan he was driving and a black SUV. He was shot in the head and crashed into two parked cars. No arrests have been made yet.

The U.S. and Illinois have filed a complaint against East St. Louis for illegal sewage discharges into waterways, potentially posing health risks. The city failed to prevent overflows and monitor discharges, violating the Clean Water Act.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a news release seeking help in locating Enrique Salgado, who was last seen on October 28, 2024, on the 4300 block of S. Wells.

Illinois officials and activists are preparing to resist the Trump administration's plan for mass deportations in Chicago, as stated by the designated border czar, Tom Homan. Local actions are being taken to educate immigrants on their rights.

Cahokia Heights settles with the US Justice Department, EPA, and Illinois over sewer system violations, agreeing to a $30,000 penalty and a $30M investment to comply with environmental laws.

Chicago police issued an "all clear" after the Bomb Squad investigated a suspicious object, identified as a hand grenade, at Jimmy's Red Hots. Traffic was temporarily blocked during the incident.