Chicago Police issue alert for missing 77-year-old Jose Chavez Velasquez, last seen in the 5300 block of West Nelson Street, prompting a community search effort.

An Evanston woman died in a collision on icy roads in Gurnee, with a mother and two children injured. The accident involved a Chevrolet Suburban losing control and striking a Ford Focus.

Two men from Aurora were arrested and faced multiple felony charges after a series of early morning burglaries, which were interrupted by police responding to alarms.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the spotlight for inviting U.N. experts to address human rights issues, discussing his budget proposal, opening a teen center, and appearing on MSNBC to discuss city issues.

Chicago faces potential 43% funding cuts for domestic violence programs due to the depletion of COVID-19 funds and lower revenue, risking support for survivors amidst a rise in related homicides.

The City Council finance committee advanced a $17M settlement for Jose Maysonet, who says he spent 27 years in prison after a coerced confession linked to ex-detective Reynaldo Guevara.

Authorities seek help in finding missing boy, 14-year-old Tyshaun Bell, last seen on E. Ohio street, described with brown eyes and hair. Chicago Police lead the search.

A fire in Chicago's Douglas neighborhood hospitalized one woman for smoke inhalation and displaced three others. The blaze began around 10:15 p.m. and was extinguished by 11:40 p.m. The cause is under investigation.

A man died and a woman was critically injured after their car struck a tree in Aurora; excessive speed was likely a factor. Police urge careful driving and seek information.

Multi-car crashes caused major delays on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, with traffic impacted during rush hour amidst snow showers contributing to hazardous conditions.

A $10,000 reward is offered for information on a deadly armed robbery in Chicago's Little Village, where two men were shot and killed by a suspect in a Blackhawks hoodie.

The Chicago Police have alerted McKinley Park and Brighton Park residents of burglaries in the area, detailing suspect descriptions and advising security measures.

Two Chicago police officers were hurt in a South Loop crash Saturday night; one officer is in serious condition and the driver was cited.