A firefighter was critically injured during a warehouse fire in Chicago’s Gage Park. The fire was extinguished, and no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Two Waukegan Public Works employees were hospitalized after being electrocuted by power lines during tree-trimming. One has electrical burns; the extent of the other's injuries is unclear.

The Chicago Police Department warns of a series of robberies in the 12th District, advising delivery workers and residents to be cautious and report suspicious activity.

A Chicago Air Force vet, Joel Jusino-Bergollo, died in a Dallas crash during a high-speed police chase when hit by a car driven by suspect Devonte Webber.

Zycarr Cole was arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies on Chicago's South Side and faces four felony counts of robbery. His detention hearing is scheduled for today.

A fire in Chicago's Belmont Cragin displaced six people and required about 100 firefighters to control. No physical injuries were reported, although the building is a total loss. The cause is under investigation.

Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have led to seven deaths, prompting evacuations of 180,000 people, with former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's family among those who lost homes.

Chicago Police warn of aggressive robberies on the CTA Red Line, with multiple incidents and assailants described as young males and one female, still at large. Increased police presence and public vigilance are advised.

Robert Crimo III, the Highland Park shooting suspect, regains limited phone call rights to speak with his parents, as decided by a judge ahead of his February trial. His other privileges remain revoked.

Oak Park released bodycam footage of the shooting where Detective Allan Reddins was fatally shot while responding to an armed robbery. Suspect Jerell Thomas was apprehended and faces charges including first-degree murder.

Human remains found in Bolingbrook's Hidden Lakes Park have been identified as missing Minneapolis man David McCord by the Will County Coroner's Office.

A woman is arrested after violently carjacking and stabbing two people, including a teacher, in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood. The first victim was critically injured while the second is in good condition.

A Chicago man, Robert Brandt, is charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and kidnapping involving a 2024 incident, as per the Chicago Police Department.