Chicago faces cold weather with temperatures around 16 degrees, wind chills as low as -10, and lake-effect snow leading to potential travel disruptions.

Hinsdale Police interrupted a burglary at Kelsey's, arresting four suspects while four others fled; part of the stolen goods were recovered. The incident remains under investigation.

A Lake Forest bluff-top estate at 595 Circle Lane shaved $2.5M off its ask to $25M, remaining the priciest active listing in the Chicago area.

A former CPS music teacher was sentenced to five years after court documents say he exposed himself to children in West Ridge. Prosecutors dropped related counts.

Authorities and family members seek public help to find missing Chicago mother, Eskarle La Cruz Romero, last seen on South Coles Avenue with her children.

The CTA has opened RFPs for parcels including the moved 1894 Vautravers building in Lakeview; developers must submit proposals by Feb. 25, 2026.

Identity thieves are enrolling as "ghost students" in U.S. colleges, obtaining loans and grants, and disappearing, costing the government over $350 million.

A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges for co-creating and operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace. He faces ten years to life in prison, with sentencing set for June 2026.

Geneva will host three February open houses to explain a $59.4M bond to build a new police station and answer questions ahead of the March primary.

A quarrel outside the Thorntons at 23rd and Cicero left two men hurt, one by gunfire; town officials say both were stabilized and the incident appears isolated.

Police released a suspect image after a 23-year-old was punched and robbed on the Red Line at North/Clybourn; Mass Transit detectives are asking for tips.

Lurie Children’s announced plans for a low‑acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove area to keep more suburban kids closer to overnight care and expand local specialties.

After election officials blocked their ballot bid, Southeast Side organizers say they’ll keep pushing for a binding community benefits deal and stronger cleanup at the PsiQuantum site.