A single-vehicle crash in Naperville left one man dead and another seriously injured after their car hit a tree on Naper Boulevard. Police are investigating the cause.

Chicago has faced multiple rollover crashes in Logan Square and on the Eisenhower Expressway, resulting in five hospitalizations and ongoing investigations. Traffic was briefly disrupted following the accidents.

A man from Wilmette has been charged with possessing child pornography after an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

Chicago offers a variety of winter activities such as lakefront trail walks, sledding at Dan Ryan Woods, cross-country skiing, ice skating in parks, downhill skiing near Galena, and visiting Lincoln Park Zoo.

Aurora's Orthodox Christian community celebrated the Holy Feast of Epiphany with a Blessing of the Waters ritual at the Fox River, marking Jesus' baptism in a unity event for local congregations.

A 17-year-old in Chicago faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated firearm discharge after an incident on the South Side. No injuries were reported.

Chicago launches a $2.7 million Small Business Storefront Activation Program to revitalize vacant storefronts and support local economies post-COVID-19.

An off-duty Chicago police officer and a suspect were shot during a confrontation following an attempted smash-and-grab at a Prada store in Gold Coast. A police investigation is ongoing.

A special prosecutor has been assigned to handle cases against retired Chicago detective Kriston Kato, amidst allegations of misconduct and framing by defendants. The move aims to ensure impartiality and avoid potential bias within the judiciary.

An Illinois appellate court affirmed a $3 million verdict against Chicago police for a domestic violence victim's death and upheld a similar award for a CSU whistleblower's wrongful termination.

An Israeli student sues the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for persistent antisemitic discrimination, citing a hostile environment, particularly after a professor's social media post.

A 57-year-old man was fatally shot at a laundromat in Chicago's West Side, as reported by CBS Chicago...

Residents in Harvey were accidentally trapped in their homes after the city boarded up buildings due to safety risks, with at least four people affected.