The Illinois State Police, supported by a $10 million grant, are intensifying efforts to combat vehicle hijackings and theft, leading to 251 vehicle recoveries and 19 arrests from October to December 2023.

The Chicago Police Department seeks help locating missing 64-year-old Lance Hare, last seen in South Eggleston Ave area. He's 5'9", 250 lbs, with black-grayish hair and brown eyes.

Chicago is facing a severe cold snap with snow, hazardous winds, and an excessive cold risk warning from the National Weather Service. Wind chills could reach -19 degrees.

Chicago's 3rd District is experiencing a spike in vehicle thefts, resulting in police issuing a community alert and recommending precautionary measures for residents, including securing vehicles and reporting suspicious behavior.

Chicago liquor stores in multiple districts are on alert due to a series of armed robberies, prompting a CPD advisory for businesses to enhance vigilance and security measures.

The Chicago Police Department reported a series of commercial burglaries in the 017th District, with offenders targeting tools, electrical equipment, and vehicles. Police are urging community vigilance and proper surveillance.

A 16-year-old faces charges including attempted first-degree murder after the Chicago police arrested him for a violent robbery and shooting of a rideshare driver.

Big Kids, a sandwich shop in Logan Square known for '90s nostalgia, is closing on February 4. It struggled with winter business despite its community popularity and contribution to local efforts.

Chef Erick Williams is opening a new Mexican restaurant in Hyde Park and developing a residential-commercial complex in Bronzeville with condos and retail spaces.

A 58-year-old Chicago financial advisor is charged with wire fraud for allegedly swindling clients out of $1.5 million through a fake movie investment scheme.

Illinois observes Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with initiatives led by Governor Pritzker to increase vigilance and support victims, highlighting the importance of recognizing signs of trafficking and providing resources for survivors.

An unusual pavement etching in Chicago, resembling a rodent and known as the 'rat hole,' goes viral and becomes a local attraction, sparking debate whether it's a rat or squirrel.

Migrants arrive in Chicago just as a severe winter storm approaches, creating a humanitarian challenge as the city struggles to provide shelter and resources for the new arrivals.