A staffer at Sen. Don Harmon’s Oak Park office was threatened with a knife; police arrested a suspect and charged him with armed robbery. Officials say the employee was unharmed.

The FAA lifted restrictions on commercial flights that had been causing disruptions due to the government shutdown, allowing a return to regular schedules before Thanksgiving travel.

David Barklow, extradited from Peru, is charged with first-degree murder by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for the 2004 killing of Kent Projansky.

A man died in an RV fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood; police and arson detectives are investigating the incident.

Jesse Jackson is hospitalized for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy but is stable and not on life support. His condition recently improved, allowing him to forgo blood pressure medication.

Father and son jewelers were killed during a robbery in Chicago's Little Village, prompting a community-wide response and a police search for two suspects.

Chicago faces a string of commercial burglaries across multiple neighborhoods, prompting a CPD alert and advice on preventative security measures for local businesses.

Chicago's weather will transition from clear to rainy, with a 90% chance of rain tonight and persistent rain forecasted for tomorrow. Conditions may improve by Friday with milder temperatures.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order directing funds to aid food insecurity, aiming to support local businesses and families awaiting SNAP benefits.

ATTOM’s October data put Illinois near the top of the nation for foreclosure filings, exposing strain in Chicago‑area markets as high rates and court timelines collide.

The owner's husband of Tony's Italian Deli & Subs in Edison Park, Chicago, encountered an armed burglary early Saturday. Despite the incident and stolen cash registers, the deli opened at its usual time. The community has rallied in support.

Dozens of chickens died in a Chicago suburb barn fire, with the blaze also damaging vehicles and a house, which sustained minor harm. The family safely evacuated, and the cause is under investigation.

A 51-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle in Lincoln Square, Chicago. The crash happened early Sunday morning, and the Major Accidents Unit is investigating.