A man in his 30s was found unresponsive Thursday night in Grand Crossing and later died at UChicago Medical Center. Police say no one is in custody as detectives investigate.

Volunteers from St. Sabina packed and delivered 1,600 hot meals, toys and gift cards across Chicago’s South Side on Christmas Day.

The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Illinois to explain why it shouldn't hear a challenge to the state's transit carry ban. A January conference could reshape rules on CTA and Metra.

A 15-year-old was wounded on the 2900 block of E. 91st Street and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital; Area Two detectives are investigating.

Chicago police seek info on a suspect who fired a gun from a stolen vehicle at another car on West Diversey Avenue; the Hispanic male suspect fled the scene.

Chicago is facing erratic weather that includes dense fog, showers, and a big temperature drop, with a fog advisory in effect. Visibility may be below a quarter mile in some areas.

A national Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters resulted in 64 people falling ill, with 20 hospitalizations across 22 states, including Illinois. The CDC is investigating with no recalls yet issued.

The article describes the Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago and Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican, emphasizing themes of compassion and inclusivity.

A woman was charged with reckless homicide for hitting and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok. She was arrested and contradicted by video evidence showing her running a red light.

Metra canceled several BNSF trains on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages, causing potential crowding on remaining services and affecting holiday travelers.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Chicago for a felony count of armed robbery committed in August; he allegedly robbed a 28-year-old at gunpoint on a CTA platform.

Students in Chicago volunteered on Christmas to distribute toys, coats, and food to underserved children with the nonprofit I am a Gentleman, Inc. and NALC.

A 17-year-old in Chicago was charged with felonies, including armed robbery, after being arrested for a July 2025 incident where he allegedly robbed and restrained a 16-year-old.