Carlos Sanchez, a former high school soccer star in Chicago known for his community service, was fatally shot in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. No arrests have been made.

Several businesses in Chicago's Uptown have been burglarized, with owners feeling violated and expressing concerns over safety and financial losses. Police are investigating the incidents.

The Catholic community in Chicago mourns the death of Most Rev. Raymond E. Goedert, 96, whose legacy was marred by his admission of failing to report the abuse by priests.

A Chicago Midway Airport employee was fatally shot in the face while driving home. Despite reaching home injured, he died the next day; no arrests have been made.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged by Chicago Police with two felony counts of robbery following his connection to separate incidents on December 11 and November 20.

The Chicago Tribune reports on the defense strategy for former Alderman Ed Burke's corruption trial, where they argue he never promised actions for law firm hires, countering prosecutors' coercion claims.

The forecast for Chicago indicates a stretch of sunny and mild weather, with occasional clouds and a slight chance of showers. No hazardous weather is expected, although small craft should beware of potential hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan.

The Chicago City Council passed new measures for housing, city project vendor prequalification, police contract extension, worker rights, and transit safety improvements.

The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak in the U.S., offering viewers a chance to see bright meteors, with the best viewing times between midnight and 6 a.m.

A man fleeing Chicago police after being suspected of driving a stolen car was killed by a semitruck in the Austin neighborhood. The truck driver did not stop and is being sought.

Illinois is experiencing a surge in residential solar power installations, driven by government incentives and climate change concerns. Residents are reporting significant savings on installation costs and energy bills.

Bonyeon, Chicago's new 12-seat restaurant, offers a unique all-beef omakase experience, combining Korean and Japanese culinary arts, and features rare beef cuts.

Google is set to renovate the Thompson Center in Chicago, preserving its atrium, enhancing sustainability, and adding retail, as part of its transformation into a Google hub.