Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama gifted presents and a financial donation to a local family attacked outside a school, partnering with Roseland Ceasefire to provide support during their recovery.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 20 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's HHS for attacking transgender youth's health care.

Chicago Police warn of deceptive thefts in River North; criminals pose as charity workers or social media users to steal via Zelle or Apple Pay, sometimes with force.

Lennar has trimmed asking prices and increased incentives across Chicago suburbs, nudging average sale prices lower even as monthly carrying costs remain high. Deals are showing up on move‑in ready homes, but relief is limited.

Residents at the Pilsen intake site say the city's SPARC keeps people waiting for months, with overcrowded spaces and pest problems.

Elgin police are searching for 55-year-old Miguel Segura, last seen Nov. 25 in downtown Elgin; detectives have opened case 2025-76430 and are seeking tips.

A mass shooting in Englewood left one man dead and three others wounded early Wednesday in the 7000 block of South Halsted Street.

A 33‑year‑old man faces attempted murder and hate‑crime charges after a Roseland stabbing left a 55‑year‑old seriously injured. He’s due in court Wednesday.

A Chicago woman faces aggravated-battery charges after police say she stabbed a woman and beat a man on a West Side CTA bus; officers arrested a suspect minutes later.

The Chicago Police are seeking assistance in locating 15-year-old Isabella Brown, who has been missing since December 21, 2025, and may need medical attention.

Christmas Eve in Chicago is drizzly with gray skies and mild temperatures around 44 degrees, diverging from snowy expectations. The weather is forecasted to remain cloudy and dry with a slight chance of light snow on New Year's Eve.

A federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Education's cancellation of school mental health grants unlawful, as per a lawsuit by Illinois AG Raoul and others.

Federal prosecutors say six alleged Faceworld members are tied to 13 murders and a yearslong pattern of South Side violence and drug trafficking. The indictment details drive‑bys, a CTA bus shooting and alleged interstate narcotics sales.