Drew Peterson returned to court to challenge his 2012 murder conviction, citing ineffective legal counsel for not allowing him to testify. He will undergo a fitness evaluation before his next court date on March 6.

A man was found stabbed in a vehicle on Chicago's Northwest Side; the suspect fled in a black SUV. Police are investigating; the victim is in fair condition.

Navy Pier in Chicago is set to host its first Valentine’s Day-themed fireworks show on February 10. Festivities include art workshops, dining, and a "Tunnel of Love."

A burglary suspect was hospitalized after jumping from a third-story window to evade Chicago police. He is awaiting charges as the investigation continues.

The NWS predicts patchy fog and mixed temperatures in Chicago, with a fog risk causing travel concerns and potential hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan and Illinois River areas.

Chaos erupted on Chicago's South Side Saturday evening as a severe two-vehicle crash in Fuller Park critically injured four people.

Chicago Police seek public help to find a suspect in a Red Line armed robbery, where the victim was attacked with a chemical irritant and robbed early on January 28.

The Lurie Children's Hospital faces a cyberattack causing network outages, affecting medical procedures and day-to-day operations. They have set up an alternative call center for patient inquiries.

A woman with a CCL shot a man during an argument in Chicago; he's in critical condition, and she's being questioned. No charges filed yet as police investigate.

An 88-year-old man died in a two-car crash in unincorporated Woodstock; a 46-year-old man was injured. The accident occurred around 7:40 a.m. on Charles Road.

Metra commuters in Chicago faced issues with the Ventra app for a second day, as the app had technical problems during fare structure changes and the closure of ticket windows.

Chicago reports a significant reduction in violent crimes for January 2024, with a 26% decline in homicides and overall decreases in shootings, property crimes, and motor vehicle thefts. The CPD continues community outreach and weapon recoveries.

Seven bottlenose dolphins have returned to Brookfield Zoo's Seven Seas exhibit following a $10 million renovation, with upgraded features that enhance their environment. The exhibit opens to the public on March 25.