Oswego entrepreneur Matthew Verde, 49, died after being hit by a car near a Meijer store. His restaurant confirmed his passing and a GoFundMe was set up to assist with costs. The crash is under investigation.

Kevin Jackson, wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, has been released after over 20 years, following a case reinvestigation and witness recantations.

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in Chicago featured a parade with new light fixtures and history-making muppet balloons, drawing in crowds for festive celebration.

A woman was shot outside Macy's in Chicago's Loop during holiday festivities; her condition is fair. The incident caused chaos, but no arrests were made.

A nanny was fatally stabbed in Portage Park, and her family is fundraising for her funeral; there's scrutiny over her husband's prior release on GPS monitoring.

The Midwest is set to become a key region for clean hydrogen energy with a $22.2 million federal investment in MachH2, sparking enthusiasm and job growth projections but also environmental concerns.

Foggy morning in Chicago with patches lifting by 9 am; partly sunny day expected with highs near 51°F and winds up to 15 mph. Evening may see drizzle and scattered showers, with a mild low around 48°F.

A food vendor shot an armed attacker in self-defense during a conflict in Austin, Chicago, resulting in the attacker's death and the vendor's arm injury.

A 16-year-old student was detained for bringing a loaded gun to Hinsdale South High School, facing weapon charges, and a hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2024.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and others have proposed remedies to end Google's alleged monopoly, including stopping Google's anticompetitive practices and divesting from Chrome.

Chicago Police are searching for Davina Blackman, 13, last seen on October 7, 2024, described as a Black female, 5'2", 120 lbs. She frequents Downtown Chicago and areas near the Red Line, Danville, and Joliet.

The MCA and Mexican Consulate in Chicago collaborate to engage Latino youth in cultural events, art, and traditions such as Three Kings Day, aiming to create meaningful community connections.

Chicago lights up for the holidays with a 50-foot tree at 900 North Michigan Shops and a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce in Millennium Park, alongside festivities like Christkindlmarket and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.