Chicago Police seek info on missing Gonzalo Gonzalez, 60, last seen on Dec 6 near W. Pierce Ave. He may visit homeless shelters; has bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.

Chicago's Christmas in the Wards event provided gifts to children, with more than 2,000 kids from 700 families receiving over 10,000 toys, electronics, and bikes.

Chicago Police alert public to a series of armed robberies in Back of the Yards, with two incidents reported and a detailed suspect description provided.

A 39-year-old man was critically wounded overnight in Grand Crossing; police have one person in custody as detectives investigate.

A Cook County jury convicted Lawrence Boyle in the 2023 strangling death of Sierra Jamison in a South Side garage. The case moves to pre‑sentencing in January.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to the June 2024 Albany Park beating that killed a 67-year-old man.

A Cook County Sheriff’s probe and Rosemont police operation led to the arrest of a Des Plaines man accused of selling cocaine; officers say about 47 pounds of cannabis and a gun were seized.

SAAGE Culinary Studio opened a licensed shared kitchen on Aurora's riverfront, offering equipment, storage and events to help food entrepreneurs scale.

A second‑floor condo blaze in Glenwood killed one person and displaced neighbors; state investigators have joined the probe and the Red Cross is helping those affected.

A retired Joliet sergeant has filed a long federal complaint alleging he was retaliated against after releasing squad‑car video tied to Eric Lurry’s 2020 death. The suit names former commanders and seeks damages for malicious prosecution and emotional harm.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -25 degrees, prompting an AccuWeather Alert and a Cold Weather Advisory. Warming centers open for those in need.

Esteban Quino-Rosas, a Mexican national, has been sentenced by a U.S. court for felony reentry after removal, facing time served and one year of supervised release.

Rockford man, Jesse Herbig, receives a 14-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution after pleading guilty. The drug parcel he intended to distribute weighed approximately 891.6 grams.