Lawrence Reed has been indicted on new charges tied to a March CTA assault while facing a federal terrorism case from a November Blue Line attack. The indictments have renewed scrutiny of electronic monitoring and transit safety in Chicago.

A large police response in Streamwood kept neighbors indoors Wednesday as officers surrounded a home near Yellowstone Drive while trying to take a suspect into custody.

Chicago expects a cold weekend with some snow but will miss major snowstorms. Temperatures may hover in the low double digits with a chance of snow showers, and windchills could reach -20°F. Mild air might arrive next week, easing conditions.

Dayanne Figueroa testified about a violent arrest by federal agents in Washington, D.C., detailing severe trauma and mistreatment during "Operation Midway Blitz." She was never charged with the agents' counter-claim of assault.

A 29-year-old man, Joel Quintero Cristian, was charged with first-degree murder in Chicago following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman. His detention hearing is set for December 10, 2025.

The search intensifies for Dan Davis, a 59-year-old missing bar employee, as family and friends remain hopeful and continue to scrutinize his last known movements.

An Elmhurst man, Santino Ortiz, is charged with the murder of Claudia Mojarrieta-Matos, denied pre-trial release, and scheduled for court in January 2026.

Two off-duty deputies were shot at near Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago; neither was hurt, bullets hit their vehicle. The incident is under investigation. No arrests yet.

Early morning shooting on I-57 near Calumet Park prompted Illinois State Police to close northbound lanes; no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.

A semi-truck fire on the Stevenson Expressway in Chicago caused major traffic delays on two consecutive days, with all lanes closed and no injuries reported.

Culver's has leased the former Aurelio's space at 1212 S. Michigan in the South Loop — a 5,200‑sq‑ft unit with a patio and roof deck. The chain did not list an opening date.

Santino Ortiz, 22, is being held without bond after prosecutors say he killed 21‑year‑old Claudia Mojarrieta‑Matos and left her body in Wadsworth. His next court date is Jan. 5, 2026.

Workers at the Chicago Botanic Garden have intensified a union drive while county officials weigh in and management resists card‑check recognition.