Deparris Slaughter charged with murder, arson, and other felonies in a 68-year-old man's death in Munster, Indiana.

Chicago is experiencing chilly weather with a mix of clouds and possible snow, with NOAA predicting a gradual warming trend into the week with temperatures reaching around 40 degrees by Tuesday.

Chicago faces significant snowfall, causing travel chaos and airport delays, with 146 flights delayed by 9 a.m. at O'Hare and more than 220 salt spreaders deployed.

Yolk will move into the former Edzo’s spot at 1571 Sherman Ave in downtown Evanston; the build‑out is under way but no opening date has been set.

Two men were shot in the Austin neighborhood on the 4800 block of W. Gladys Avenue; both were taken to Loretto Hospital and listed in fair condition.

Federal agents used tear gas and made an arrest during an immigration operation in Elgin, which escalated with a standoff and the involvement of an assembled crowd.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's appearance at the "Christmas Tree Ship" event in Chicago led to protests due to the Trump administration's immigration policies.

An officer and two civilians were wounded early Sunday in Morgan Park after police moved to break up a fight. COPA and CPD are investigating.

A Cook County jury has convicted Arthur Hilliard in the 2017 killing of Diamond Turner, whose body was found in a South Side alley after long forensic delays. The verdict renews scrutiny of other unsolved cases.

A North Chicago mother pleaded guilty to first‑degree murder in the death of her 6‑year‑old son; sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 30 and related cases continue.

Ithaki Estiatorio has opened on Halsted, bringing a seafood-forward Greek menu, wood-fired cooking and an expansive Greek wine list to Greektown.

U.S. Steel will restart a blast furnace at Granite City Works, bringing slab-making back and creating roughly 400 jobs as it readies for production in early 2026.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 after a Gage Park hit-and-run killed 22‑year‑old Jermaine Martin; police released images of a silver Toyota 4Runner.