Chicago Police seek help finding Samantha Stamps, last seen Jan 2. She's 56, 5'4", has a medium complexion, and may visit S. Spaulding or Roosevelt/Cullen areas.

DuPage prosecutors charged a Bloomingdale man after Ace, a 4‑year‑old emotional‑support pit bull, was found dead; a University of Illinois necropsy found blunt‑force trauma.

Bellerose Garden Apartments in Glenwood sold for roughly $11.9M after a renovation-driven repositioning led by Real Realty.

Chicago police are searching for 17-year-old Ava Marie Ogden, last seen Tuesday in Little Village.

Chicago startups raised about $2.6 billion in 2025 as national VC totals surged on AI megadeals, leaving local backers worried that the Midwest is being bypassed.

A semi-truck fire near the Bishop Ford Freeway in Pullman killed one person and drew a large emergency response at E. 112th and Corliss. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

Chicago experiences a significant drop in temperature with isolated snow flurries, challenging even seasoned locals, following a period of above-average warmth.

Sen. Dick Durbin met with MWRD leaders to press the Army Corps for long‑overdue reimbursement for the Thornton Reservoir, which officials say is still owed about $200 million. The funding could free up local flood projects in the south suburbs.

A train-car collision near the Francisco stop on Chicago's Brown Line caused delays and halted train service. The CTA is providing shuttle buses as alternatives.

CRM plans to raze most of Clybourn Place and build the Willow Street District — new shops, plazas and a possible 500‑unit tower as a later phase. The retail pieces are being marketed now while approvals move through city review.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a Chicago case over whether Amazon must pay workers for time spent in mandatory pre‑shift COVID screenings. The outcome could reshape wage claims across Illinois.

Two women reported being grabbed while walking the Chicago Riverwalk over the weekend; neighbors received a safety notice and police are investigating.

Federal prosecutors say a Chicago nurse gave patients injections labeled Ozempic that lacked the active ingredient. She pleaded not guilty and is due back in federal court in February.