Lake Geneva's 'Winter Realms' attraction opens Friday with ice sculptures and various activities, but faces a potentially short season due to fluctuating weather.

A 16-year-old in Chicago faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated vehicular hijacking and armed robbery, after a series of crimes this month.

Chicago's south and southwest suburbs experienced a strong natural gas odor, prompting a flurry of emergency calls and investigations by local authorities and BP Refinery. The source remains unidentified.

A Tinley Park man is facing charges after he shot and killed his wife and three daughters during a heated argument in their home last Sunday...

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a series of vehicle thefts in the 2nd District, offering safety tips and promising GPS reimbursement for registrants.

Ford Heights lacks a library despite collecting taxes for one, leaving the residents without full library services, and the library district's operations and funding usage remain opaque.

Chicago's school board is reevaluating charter schools, with some advocating for traditional public schools and shorter charter contracts, while others emphasize charter schools' value and call for diverse education options.

A 15-year-old in Chicago faces three counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and is in custody following a series of October carjackings.

Chicago is considering a "Clean and Affordable Building's Ordinance" that would require new buildings to exclusively use electric utilities, moving away from natural gas.

An Uber driver in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood was robbed by three passengers, assaulted, and forced to hand over his phone, with no suspects arrested yet.

Paul Vallas was fined $10,500 by Chicago's Ethics Board for a campaign contribution violation. His campaign received a $5,000 donation, over the $1,500 limit, from a city contractor.

A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot in the face at his Chicago home; police believe it was an accident. A woman is being questioned and a gun was recovered. Detectives are investigating the incident.

A Texas trucker was sentenced to 12 years in prison for possessing and intending to distribute 40 kilograms of drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, meth, and cocaine.