A woman died after an early‑morning crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Soldier Field; police say others were hospitalized and detectives are investigating.

At least one person died and several were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Eisenhower near Oak Park. Outbound I-290 near Harlem Avenue was closed while state troopers investigated.

Johnathon Yarbrough was charged with aggravated battery and illegal weapon possession for allegedly shooting a woman in Chicago. His hearing is set for January 18, 2026.

Protesters are set to gather near Chicago's ICE facility in response to a fatal ICE shooting and to advocate for democratic values and against ICE practices.

Four arrested for Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding in DuPage County within nine hours across different jurisdictions, highlighting a surge in such cases.

A Bears fan survived a cardiac arrest at Soldier Field thanks to CPR from an ER doctor and a police officer attending the game. She later met her rescuers and emphasized the importance of CPR and AED training.

Chicago attorney Adam Beckerink remains jailed on first-degree murder charges after his wife's death, with a history of domestic violence and bloodstains tracing the crime. Defense cites her drug use, but evidence supports the prosecution.

The Currens behind The Graceful Ordinary are opening The Idle Hour, a members‑only cigar lounge, and RILY, a raw‑bar jazz club at 11 S. 2nd Ave in downtown St. Charles; construction is underway and openings are expected this year.

A 24-year-old woman died in a collision of her car with a school bus in Manhattan, a Chicago suburb. Investigations are ongoing, and no students were seriously hurt.

At a Tazewell County forum, GOP hopefuls pressed Gov. JB Pritzker while Rick Heidner apologized for past donations to Chicago Democrats and defended his self-funded bid.

Mauro Mafrici is planning a new restaurant at the former Spiaggia space on the Magnificent Mile, with filings and social posts pointing to a 2026 opening.

Advocate Health has applied to build a nearly $100M comprehensive cancer center at Lutheran General in Park Ridge that would centralize outpatient oncology services. The filing says the center could be operational by the end of 2028.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School went into hard lockdown after a firearm was reported; officials say the weapon is now with police and an individual is in custody.