Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in South Chicago, targeting traffic violations including drunk driving, with high-tech enforcement tools.

The Chicago Police is conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 18th District from December 23-24, 2023, to prevent impaired driving during the holidays.

Cook County announces $30.5 million in property tax refunds for over 9,000 homeowners, with Treasurer Maria Pappas confirming automatic distribution without the need for applications.

A toddler was found wandering in Chicago and taken to Roseland Hospital. Police are searching for his family and ask the public for help. The boy is in good health with no signs of abuse.

Chicago is experiencing an unseasonably warm winter solstice with overcast days and rain up to Christmas, and mid-50s temperatures forecasted for Christmas Day.

Over 300 personalized license plate requests in Illinois have been rejected for being offensive. Despite nearly 55,000 applications, those that failed to meet "good taste and decency" standards were banned.

Former Signature Room workers rallied in Chicago for re-employment in the Hancock Building's restaurant space, emphasizing community and customer support.

A former Chicago-area company exec, Dennis W. Haggerty Jr., has been indicted for allegedly defrauding over $1.8 million meant for COVID-19 testing kits.

Chicago expects 3.4 million travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports during the holidays, with various measures in place for smoother transit and festive activities planned.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured a $3 million settlement against Greenridge Farm Inc. for wage theft, compensating 280 workers for unpaid overtime.

An anonymous donor offered a $3 million donation to the Winnetka Park District, rivaling a similar offer by billionaire Justin Ishbia, to provide flexibility for public space planning without the strings attached to Ishbia's offer.

Illinois population decreased by nearly 33,000 according to the latest census data, continuing a multi-year decline, although at a slower rate than previously.

A fire at the Ella Flagg Young Apartments in Uptown Chicago injured three, with firefighters quickly extinguishing the blaze. The incident highlighted concerns for the safety of senior residents in emergencies.