Ald. Brian Hopkins revived a contentious "snap curfew" that would let police impose short, area-limited curfews for unaccompanied teens. Civil‑liberties groups warn the language could invite lawsuits.

A 59-year-old man was found dead in a Chicago Ridge home; police say the Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and one person is in custody.

Chicago police fatally shot a person during a stolen vehicle investigation. The incident occurred after a struggle where an officer was dragged by the vehicle.

An SUV crashed into an East Peoria Dollar General store without causing injuries. The facade was damaged but the structure remained intact. The cause is under investigation and cleanup efforts are underway.

An Elgin man, Luis Jesus Acosta Gutierrez, was arrested after a standoff with ICE, with DHS claiming he has gang ties and caused a car crash. No ICE injuries occurred, and Elgin police's non-involvement followed local law, causing some controversy.

A 16-year-old in Chicago faces multiple charges for violent carjackings and robberies after being linked to incidents from June 2025, yet details about his identity remain undisclosed.

Chicago Police seek help finding John Zajac, missing since December 3 from the 6400 block of South Lowe Ave. He's described as white, 5'11", 179 lbs, with brown eyes, blonde hair, and tattoos.

A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in an alley on the 1800 block of S. Ridgeway and later died at Stroger Hospital; Area Four detectives are investigating.

Chicago’s first deputy commissioner of Streets and Sanitation, Luis Zepeda, was arrested early Sunday and cited on misdemeanor DUI-related counts. The department has opened an internal probe.

A Metra BNSF train hit an SUV at a Hinsdale crossing; the driver had minor injuries, and no passengers were hurt.

A Chicago man was convicted in London for the murder of a UK woman he dated, involving a dispute over STDs and culminating in stabbing and strangulation.

An apartment fire in Skokie displaced several families, causing panic and damage, especially on the third floor. The cause and injuries are unreported, with investigations ongoing.

A man was found shot to death early in the morning in a Chicago alley. He was pronounced dead after multiple gunshot wounds and remains unidentified. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating.