The search for missing 75-year-old Lester Smith continues as the Chicago Police Department seeks public assistance.

The sudden passing of Auxiliary Bishop Kevin M. Birmingham prompts reflection on his impact on the Chicago Archdiocese and the community at large.

As LIHEAP applications open in Illinois for eligible residents, the state grapples with increasing energy costs, aiming to provide necessary support for families in need.

Ernest Collins, the primary perpetrator in the 2018 execution-style murder of Michael Armendariz in Naperville, was convicted following a 4-day jury trial. The horrific case reveals the vulnerability of our communities and the shocking brutality that can take root within our midst.

The legal team of indicted former Ald. Edward Burke seeks to prevent any mention of Burke's tax work for Trump Tower at his upcoming corruption trial, arguing that Donald Trump is "despised by a significant percentage of the population" and association with him could prejudice the jury.

Security guards thwarted an attempted armored truck robbery in a Chicago suburb, a dangerous incident that raises questions about the safety of cash transportation and the potential connections to other robberies in the area.

On October 2, 2023, two individuals, a 15-year-old and a 44-year-old male, were wounded in a daylight shooting incident in Chicago's 20th District, with no suspect apprehended as of yet.

Concerns rise as Naperville police find a machine gun in a car at TopGolf, marking the third weapons bust at the venue since mid-September.

At 104, Chicagoan Dorothy Hoffner sets a new world record for the oldest person to skydive, demonstrating age is just a number.

Domestic violence homicides remain a significant issue in Illinois, with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence reporting 57 deaths in 2022.

Chicago's Claddagh Ring Pub receives media attention after offering to pay patrons' tabs if the Bears lost, resulting in an estimated expense of $5,000.

Chicago experiences unseasonably warm temperatures this week, nearing all-time high records, before an anticipated plunge in temperatures later in the week.

Chicago Park District embraces the spirit of Halloween with a series of festive events, including a Dia de Los Muertos workshop that kicks off this month-long celebration.