Naperville steps up to the plate with an exciting free curbside leaf collection program, featuring numerous cycles and eco-friendly alternatives for disposing of leaves this fall.

Vernon LaVia, beloved Aurora resident and community advocate, leaves a legacy of service and transformation in the city he loved.

Illinois State Police celebrates the retirement of Colonel Margaret McGreal, a pioneer in ISP history, as they welcome the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Owen as the new Division of Patrol Deputy Director.

Chicago police search for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a woman dead on the city's South Side.

A 79-year-old woman's disappearance unites a Chicago community in a concerted effort to locate her.

12-year-old Kaden Fox is missing in Chicago, prompting an urgent search effort as the community rallies together to help find the young boy.

The tragic murder of 30-year-old Sierra Jamison shocks the community, as police arrest and charge a suspect amidst ongoing investigations.

As the housing market remains unsettled, the Chicago metro area defies odds with home prices rising at double the national rate compared to August 2022.

A Chicago area school district issues an emergency school closure following a violent incident in which an expelled student attacked a staff member, sparking concerns for student safety.

A 27-year-old man faced a chilling brush with death, sustaining a gunshot wound to the chin in Chicago's West Side neighborhood of Austin.

In a shocking lawsuit, bobsled Olympian Aja Evans alleges almost a decade of sexual abuse by USA Bobsled team chiropractor, Dr. John Wilhelm, sparking a call for greater accountability within Olympic organizations.

A 37-year-old man was shot while driving on S. Halsted, Chicago. The victim is in fair condition; police are seeking the suspect.

Three men critically injured in West Hubbard shooting, as Chicago grapples with yet another act of violence, the search for the assailant continues.