A 26-year-old Chicago officer says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow officer after a Chicago Lawn holiday party. Detectives have opened an investigation and no arrests have been announced.

A viral clip shows someone in a Santa suit subway‑surfing on the CTA holiday train in the Loop, reigniting safety concerns as federal scrutiny on transit safety grows.

A Commonwealth Foundation analysis says Illinois led states in public‑sector union political spending during the 2023–24 cycle, with Chicago among the biggest targets. The findings renew calls for greater transparency around how dues are used.

Netflix is adapting the South Shore bakery reunion of Lenore Lindsey and Vamarr Hunter into 'Tis So Sweet,' starring Taraji P. Henson. The family says filming included Chicago and Tyler Perry Studios.

A University of Chicago report finds prosecuted threats against members of Congress jumped after 2016 and remain high. Researchers say social platforms are amplifying the danger.

JPMorgan Chase will fold two downtown branches into a new two-story Magnificent Mile location at 830 N. Michigan Ave, creating a flagship for private-client services. The site is expected to open in fall 2026.

A Cook County Sheriffs traffic stop in Chatham produced a loaded gun and two felony charges; the 32yearold driver was ordered held.

The Chicago Police issued an alert after an armed robbery in South Shore, seeking a suspect described in a grey jacket and red hoodie. Residents are asked to report suspicious activity.

Chicago experiences a warm spell with temperatures rising above freezing and is expected to see rain overnight followed by a return to colder conditions with highs in the 20s on Friday.

DePaul University laid off 7.6% of its staff due to a budget shortfall, affecting 114 employees. The school faces financial challenges and has launched a strategic plan to address them.

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is in Chicago overseeing increased immigration enforcement efforts, with agents detaining individuals and community leaders expressing concern.

A Chicago gang leader, LaBar Spann, was found guilty of racketeering and murder, facing life in prison for leading 20 years of crime on the city's West Side.

A woman was found dead in Schaumburg after a domestic disturbance call; a man is in custody. Police are investigating but say there's no public threat.