Authorities are searching for Diane Huggins, a 59-year-old disabled veteran missing in Chicago after a disoriented appearance at a hotel and subsequent release from the hospital.

Chicago faces severe winter weather with advisories and warnings. Heavy snowfall and strong wind gusts are expected to impact the area, disrupting travel and causing potential power outages.

The City of Chicago expressed support for the "Bring Chicago Home" initiative, which aims to increase funding for homelessness programs, while remaining distant from an associated lawsuit.

The Illinois DCFS Scholarship Program for 2024 is now accepting applications to help youth in care with education costs, offering tuition waivers, stipends, and healthcare.

Chicago police are seeking a male suspect for an armed robbery on the CTA Blue Line, where he used a machete to threaten passengers on December 30. They encourage public assistance in the investigation.

A single-vehicle crash in Naperville left one man dead and another seriously injured after their car hit a tree on Naper Boulevard. Police are investigating the cause.

Chicago has faced multiple rollover crashes in Logan Square and on the Eisenhower Expressway, resulting in five hospitalizations and ongoing investigations. Traffic was briefly disrupted following the accidents.

Chicago residents are on alert after a series of violent events, including attempted robbery and assault, prompt police to issue safety recommendations and seek public assistance in identifying the suspect.

Social media scams involving the false sale of unclaimed luggage from airports like Chicago O'Hare have been debunked by officials, alerting users to the fraudulent promises.

A man from Wilmette has been charged with possessing child pornography after an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

Chicago offers a variety of winter activities such as lakefront trail walks, sledding at Dan Ryan Woods, cross-country skiing, ice skating in parks, downhill skiing near Galena, and visiting Lincoln Park Zoo.

Aurora's Orthodox Christian community celebrated the Holy Feast of Epiphany with a Blessing of the Waters ritual at the Fox River, marking Jesus' baptism in a unity event for local congregations.

A 17-year-old in Chicago faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated firearm discharge after an incident on the South Side. No injuries were reported.