Two 17-year-olds were arrested after a reported gun threat on the Southwest Side; a weapon fired during an arrest scuffle and the city's watchdog has opened an inquiry.

Four people were shot, one fatally, in a Chicago neighborhood, with the assailants fleeing and currently at large; police are investigating the incident.

Chicago Police seek help finding Aiyanna Clark, 13, missing since Dec 24 near 9200 S Dauphin Ave, possibly with sister Amiya. She's 5'3", 120lbs, with brown eyes, black hair. Call 312-747-8274 or 911 with info.

Chicago faces extreme weather with dense fog disrupting travel and a sudden drop in temperature expected, along with strong wind gusts and possible light snow accumulation.

Illinois introduces new laws in 2023 addressing various issues, including tenant rights, criminal justice reform, education, healthcare, workplace technology, and transportation.

Chicago Police issued an alert for a hit-and-run at Van Buren St. and Cicero Ave., seeking info on a white Nissan Maxima that hit a pedestrian on November 21.

Three women were wounded in a Christmas-night shooting in Aurora; injuries are not life‑threatening and police are asking the public for tips.

A woman driving on the South Side crashed into a building on the 7800-block of S. Exchange Street early Saturday; she was taken to UChicago and is expected to be OK.

A Ross University veterinary student was found dead in West Town after a night out; family and state leaders are pressing police as tests continue.

A 25-year-old woman was killed after being shot while walking in a West Chatham alley Friday evening. Police say Area Two detectives are investigating and no one is in custody.

A 17-year-old was shot multiple times in an alley on the 6800-block of S. Kostner Avenue in West Lawn; police are investigating and no arrests have been reported.

A 23-year-old man was found shot and killed early Saturday in the 5100 block of N. Sheridan Road; Area Three detectives are investigating.

City Council approved a 52‑unit conversion of the former Precious Blood school in Tri‑Taylor as part of a two‑phase plan that will add about 110 apartments to the block.