A 24-year-old was arrested after he accidentally shot himself in the 7800 block of S. Muskegon Ave; police say he lacked a FOID and charges are pending.

A burst water main flooded and froze a North Side block, leaving parked cars encased in ice as crews work to repair the line. Officials warned of temporary water shutoffs.

A 37-year-old man was stabbed during an attempted robbery on a CTA Green Line train in Austin; he was taken to a West Suburban hospital and no arrests were reported.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -27 degrees, school closures, and a snowstorm approaching. Warming centers are open for those in need.

A Paris-inspired cocktail lounge, CachE9 310, opens in the West Loop on Feb. 14 with velvet drapes, secret backrooms and a short small-plates menu. Expect classic-forward cocktails and intimate seating.

One driver was killed and two others were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on County Highway BD near State Highway 11 in Brighton, authorities said.

Illinois AG settles with Kroger, SSI Services over asbestos mishandling during store renovations in Taylorville; companies to pay $108,000 and prevent future violations.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is hiring Sheriff's Deputies, requiring tests and offering a salary up to $127,348, with benefits and potentially a take-home car. Applications are due by March 13.

A 50-year-old man died after his car hit a tree near Wonder Lake, with seatbelt use and alcohol being investigated as factors.

A man in his 70s was critically injured in an early-morning house fire on South Damen Avenue in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood; firefighters responded at 6:30 a.m. The cause remains under investigation.

An independent autopsy found Twin Cities mother Renee Good had three gunshot wounds, with lawyers claiming the video evidence is clear on the events leading to her death.

A stolen van sparked multiple chases before crashing into a median on I‑94; the driver surrendered and was arrested.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Jeremiah Johnson from Englewood, last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.