An autopsy found Mario D. Frazier died of multiple sharp force injuries after a Nov. 25 stabbing in Auburn Gresham; police say a woman is in custody.

Cook County prosecutors say a former Hartgrove counselor abused five child patients between 1996 and 2004; he now faces multiple sexual‑assault counts and remains detained.

Michigan exhibitor Jordan Stancil is leasing Rogers Park’s New 400 and will relaunch it as The 400 Theater with upgraded projection and diverse programming.

Authorities seek help finding missing 81-year-old John Richardson in Chicago, last seen December 1, 2025. He is experiencing memory issues and was driving a 2020 Chevy Equinox.

A Chicago TikToker says a man doxed her — leaking her name, address and job. Her viral response has drawn attention and she reported the harassment to police and the FBI.

Chicago residents experience varied weather with cleared snowfall and freezing fog creating slick commutes. Slight warming is expected, but the cold persists with a chance of minor snowfall.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has obtained a $38 million settlement from Dynegy Inc. for power market manipulation, benefitting some Ameren Illinois customers.

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office received over 1,500 tips regarding a Batavia chiropractor charged with child pornography, leading to widespread concern and a civil rights lawsuit for allegedly recording patients.

Anthony Rizzo visited Tony's Italian Deli in Chicago to show support after it was robbed at gunpoint, highlighting community resilience and mutual support.

A 220-unit Round Lake townhouse community is being marketed as a single-buyer bulk sale for $59.5 million. Brokers say build-to-rent investors could find value in upgrading the existing units.

Andrew Trotter was sentenced to four years after pleading guilty in a Postal Inspection Service probe that recovered counterfeit postal keys, stolen cards and a passport.

Chicago celebrated the graduation of 70 new Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics, ready to enhance safety services, as noted by Mayor Johnson and Fire Commissioner Nance-Holt.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy Wheaton‑based Innovator Capital Management for about $2 billion, folding a local ETF specialist and roughly $28 billion of assets into its asset‑management arm.