Former teacher Jonathan C. Villmer admitted to soliciting explicit images from minors via Snapchat, resulting in his potential 20-year prison sentence.

Rufis A. Jefferson admitted to arson for insurance money, pleading guilty to 14 federal charges, including conspiracy and fraud. He's facing a potential 20-year sentence per count.

Vivian Morgan, 61, died after a robbery assault on a Chicago CTA train. Mijawon Johnson is charged with the attack. An autopsy is pending, and it's unclear if charges will be upgraded post Morgan's death.

Chicago police alert businesses of armed robberies in the 14th and 19th Districts involving liquor store heists with suspects threatening violence and stealing cash.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 13-year-old Jonathan Garcia last seen on Lockwood Avenue, wearing a black jacket, pants, and red shoes, and carrying a black Nike backpack.

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot while walking on South Shore Drive in Chicago; the shooter, from a vehicle, remains at large.

A CTA Orange Line train derailed in Chicago, causing delays and suspension of service to Midway Airport. No injuries were reported, and shuttle buses were provided.

Prosecutors seek a one-year sentence for Chicago officer Karol Chwiesiuk for his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach; he and his sister were convicted of misdemeanors.

Chicago man Louis Robinson is charged with armed robbery after allegedly using a gun to rob a woman in his neighborhood. He was arrested near the crime scene and now faces felony charges.

The proposal to extend Waukegan National Airport's runway faces community opposition over environmental concerns and health implications. The FAA has yet to schedule a public hearing, leaving the future uncertain.

The City of Aurora has opened a warming center at the Aurora Transportation Center to provide shelter during extreme cold weather from January 13 to January 22, offering water and snacks to those in need.

Kerry Wood, former Chicago Cubs pitcher, is selling his Winnetka mansion for $8.5 million. The historic 11,250-square-foot home, built in 1902, features elegant interiors and luxurious amenities.

Governor J.B. Pritzker downplays President Biden's low approval ratings, predicts improvement with a better economy, criticizes GOP policies, and discusses immigration challenges.