Herman Williams, an exonerated Navy veteran wrongfully convicted for his ex-wife's murder, has been awarded a $13 million settlement after new DNA evidence led to his release.

A judge handed Diontay Kimberly a life sentence for the 2021 killing of South Side dance coach Verndell Smith, a beloved mentor whose studio served local children.

A well‑being check in unincorporated Harvard on Saturday left a woman dead and a man seriously injured. McHenry County investigators say the shooting appears isolated.

Surveillance footage and a decision not to seek the death penalty were released Dec. 15, renewing the hunt for a second suspect in the 2021 killing of Chrys Carvajal.

A judge found a Chicago police officer not guilty Monday of sexual-misconduct charges tied to a 2023 holding-cell encounter. A federal civil suit filed by the woman remains pending.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing woman Mackenzie Grant, last seen on N. Damen, possibly near Lawrence and Pulaski. Call 312-744-8266 with info.

Chicago experiences a brief thaw with temperatures nearing freezing point, following weeks below the seasonal average. A developing storm may bring rain and a temporary warm-up before temperatures drop again.

Aimco agreed to sell a seven‑property Chicago portfolio — 1,495 units — to LaTerra and Respark for $455M, with closing targeted for Q1 2026 and roughly $160M in net proceeds expected.

Gas prices in Peoria dip below $3 per gallon, reflecting a broader national trend of decreasing fuel costs, with GasBuddy reporting a fall in prices due to increased refinery output and OPEC oil production.

Sontarrius D. Williams pleaded guilty to Armed Robbery for a failed Facebook Marketplace robbery, facing up to 28 years in prison with sentencing set for 2026.

Adam Reyes, 15, from the 5300 block of W. Berteau in Chicago, has been missing since December 13. He was last seen wearing a gray sweater and sweatpants. The public is urged to contact Chicago Police with information.

A Dolton man faces charges including attempted murder after a reported home invasion in Chicago's South Side, where he allegedly shot a man and attacked a woman.

The Salvation Army in Blue Island paused outdoor donations due to extreme cold, impacting holiday giving and pushing for community support as warmer weather approaches.