A 24-year-old man was critically wounded on Chicago’s West Side; police say the suspect fled in a silver vehicle and detectives are investigating.

Police say 10 weapons were taken from an illegal New Year’s Eve gathering on North Avenue in the 25th District. Officers praised for removing the arms from the street.

The city’s draft Calumet land‑use map elevates wetlands and river access, but cleanup timelines and port priorities mean activists remain wary. Communities are preparing a formal complaint.

Chicago is experiencing cold weather with sunny skies, with the National Weather Service predicting highs near 26°F today and 20°F tonight. The weekend will be slightly warmer, while the upcoming work week is expected to see temperatures above 40°F.

An undercover Lake County sting ended with a North Chicago man pleading guilty after detectives bought nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills and 115 grams of powder.

An early morning fire in South Austin hospitalized six, including four children. Firefighters rescued two from a window; the cause is unknown, and investigations continue.

Chicago reported significant drops in crime rates, advancements in affordable housing, and community investment in 2025, with city officials praising the efforts in crime reduction and urban development.

The Chicago Police are searching for missing teen Willie Carter, last seen on Dec 25, 2025, near Langley Avenue. He frequents Altgeld Library and Chicago Ridge mall.

More than $2 million in suspected stolen merchandise was seized from an Oak Forest warehouse after investigators traced a stolen trailer to the site.

Elmhurst mourns the sudden passing of Roger Paulhus, a dedicated Salvation Army bell ringer, remembered for his kindness and significant fundraising efforts.

A new Illinois report finds 94 pregnancy-related deaths in 2021–22 and says about 91% were potentially preventable. Black mothers faced the worst outcomes, state reviewers found.

Snow is predicted for Chicago on December 31st but not expected to exceed half an inch. Temperatures are to drop later, with cold New Year's eve and days ahead, but a gradual warming is forecast into the first week of January.

A Joliet man faces a felony charge after a YouTube video allegedly showed him threatening to plant explosives inside cars at a Westmont Porsche warehouse. Bomb squads found no devices and he is due back in court on Jan. 26.