Chicago faces winter weather advisories for ice and snow risks, with potential small craft hazards on Lake Michigan and a sunny New Year's Day forecast.

A six-month-old girl died after a hit-and-run in Chicago when the car she was in was struck by an SUV that ran a red light. The infant was en route to the hospital for respiratory distress. The suspects fled, and police are investigating.

The body of Marquisha Williams, a missing Missouri woman, was found in a forest preserve; her ex-boyfriend Trenton Ivy has been charged with her murder.

Chicago business owners are facing a surge in smash-and-grab burglaries, casting doubt on their future in the city due to increasing costs and security challenges.

Illinois launches "Dry January" to encourage a month without alcohol, highlighting benefits such as better sleep and possible weight loss, with support and tips from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker touted a variety of 2023 achievements including fiscal responsibility, education investment, economic growth, infrastructure advances, and clean energy initiatives, according to a state press release.

Illinois reported job growth in ten metro areas and declines in four, with varied unemployment rates across the state, as per the latest labor statistics.

A DUI driver hit two police cars on the Dan Ryan Expressway, injuring two officers and facing charges including Aggravated DUI. The crash highlighted the increase in Move Over Law violations this year.

The Chicago Police Department warns of a series of armed robberies in the 2nd District where individuals were robbed when attempting to buy Xbox systems through social media ads.

Damarreyah Muldrow, 22, faces charges of attempted murder and armed robbery in Chicago after a series of incidents, including an attempted vehicular hijacking.

Mariana Lynch has been charged with hate crimes and property defacement in Chicago after being arrested for vandalizing businesses and public property.

Chicago weather forecast predicts a mix of fog, clouds, and potential snow showers this weekend, with a 70% chance of snow likely on Sunday and near-normal temperatures.

Guillermo Salgado faces charges for a fatal DUI crash that killed teacher Robert Gillen in Wheeling. Salgado was driving the wrong way on Palatine Road when the collision occurred.