Chicago's weather forecast includes mild temperatures with potential rain and fog, followed by colder conditions and possible snow showers as Thanksgiving approaches.

Two Chicago police officers were seriously injured in a traffic accident when their squad car was hit by a vehicle that ran a red light. The 26-year-old driver of the Toyota was also hospitalized.

Robb Report ranked Chicago and Austin restaurants among the best of the 21st century, honoring places like Alinea for innovative cuisine. Franklin Barbecue in Austin was noted for its impact on the barbecue scene.

An unidentified man was found dead in the 200 block of South Wabash on Sunday morning. Detectives have opened a homicide investigation and no arrests were reported.

A Metra train hit a vehicle near Arlington Heights, causing service disruptions and road closures. The driver sustained critical injuries. Train service resumed later that evening.

Extra police were deployed at Chicago's Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade following shootings that left one teen dead and several injured. The security presence helped ensure a safe event.

Chicago Police issued an alert after a sexual assault in Albany Park, seeking suspects identified as a "Male Black Hispanic" and a "Male White Hispanic".

A concert at Two Brothers Roundhouse turned deadly Saturday night in Aurora: two people were killed and a third wounded while police investigate.

A crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Sunday left two people dead and two hospitalized; CPD’s Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

Two women were wounded in a drive-by on Chicago's West Side; one is in critical condition.

After an Oct. 21 ICE sweep, a 12‑year‑old in Chicago is living with relatives while legal‑aid groups scramble to arrange guardianship and track detained parents.

Skokie trustees authorized staff to draft a tax‑levy ordinance that could end a 35‑year freeze. The proposed levy would raise about $750,000 and add roughly $21 a year to the typical home.

Chicago's warm Sunday will give way to cooler, wetter weather, with rain expected Monday evening and an 80% chance of precipitation on Tuesday, before conditions clear midweek.