A body was found after a fire from an explosion in a Cicero apartment, displacing residents and prompting a donation drive organized by Local authorities and community clergy.

Netflix's "American Murder: Gabby Petito" documentary series revisits the tragic murder of Gabby Petito, emphasizing the contrast between her public image and the violence she endured.

Glenview officer Robert Fryc died in a crash en route to work in Barrington. He was recognized for heroism and his death has deeply affected the community.

A woman drove into Lake Michigan and was hospitalized as a precaution; she escaped without harm and may face traffic citations. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Retired priest Monsignor Daniel Mayall, formerly of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, is accused of sexual abuse dating back 30 years. While denying the claims, he has stepped down from duties.

Chicago Police issue an alert for burglaries in the 9th District, stressing vigilance and urging reporting of suspicious activities after a series of forced-entry thefts.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after a robbery on a CTA Redline train, urging vigilance in Fuller Park following a February 3 incident where a passenger was robbed.

A Chicago fire truck crashed into a church; no one inside was hurt, but two firefighters were hospitalized. Outdated equipment is cited as a possible cause.

Chicago Police warn of burglaries targeting restaurants and taverns in the 014th and 019th Districts, involving a male and female suspect using brute force to steal cash, safes, and alcohol at night.

An 18-year-old, Aaliyah Cain, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of a 47-year-old man in Chicago. She was arrested by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals. Her detention hearing is set for February 15, 2025.

A child died and two others were injured in a fire in Chicago's West Ridge; one adult is critically injured, and a firefighter was also hospitalized. Investigation is ongoing.

A vacant building in Chicago's South Side collapsed following a massive fire; no injuries were reported as firefighters extinguished the blaze and an investigation is underway.

Two Ohio men charged with a $137k jewelry theft in Yorktown were not detained pre-trial, despite facing charges of theft, burglary, and possession of burglary tools.