A woman was found fatally shot in a crashed car in Chicago's West Humboldt Park. Witnesses saw two individuals flee the scene; no arrests have been made.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set the property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 in Bureau County to ensure fair and uniform property assessments statewide.

A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died in Chicago's Back of the Yards. Police are investigating the homicide with no arrests made yet.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a tentative property tax equalization factor of 1.0598 for Mason County, which may affect residents' taxes in 2024.

Chicago is expecting a cloudy and breezy Wednesday with a chance of rain later and highs in the low 40s. The week continues with more rain and similar temperatures, possibly affecting New Year's Eve plans.

Two fires occurred in Chicago; one in a high-rise where two were injured, and the other a non-serious dumpster fire. Both were quickly contained by the Fire Department.

A Florida man, Kendall Yarborough, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his half-brother in Naperville, Illinois, on Christmas Day.

Chicago police investigate after a 38-year-old man is found dead in a Wicker Park home, with no suspects in custody. Authorities are seeking information.

An Illinois family mistakenly bought $13,000 in Disney+ gift cards instead of tickets for Disney World. Their mistake was resolved after a viral TikTok video led to Disney rectifying the issue, allowing them to enjoy their planned vacation.

CTA offers free rides on New Year's Eve from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., in partnership with Miller Lite, to promote safe travel and ease city transportation during festivities.

A man was critically injured in a shooting after a robbery in Chicago's Little Village; four suspects from an SUV are at large, and police seek information.

Fog caused around 300 Southwest flight cancellations at Chicago Midway Airport, with disruptions and delays affecting holiday travel. The airline stated that operations would remain stable despite some cancellations.

At 17, Dorothy Tillman earned a Ph.D. from Arizona State University and founded the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, focusing on mental health and holistic education.