Two men from Aurora were arrested and faced multiple felony charges after a series of early morning burglaries, which were interrupted by police responding to alarms.

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control advises pet owners to take safety precautions for their pets during winter, such as indoor shelter, protective gear, and updated pet IDs.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the spotlight for inviting U.N. experts to address human rights issues, discussing his budget proposal, opening a teen center, and appearing on MSNBC to discuss city issues.

The Park District says the 1912 Burnham Building will be restored with federal support; work could start next spring pending environmental review.

Chicago faces potential 43% funding cuts for domestic violence programs due to the depletion of COVID-19 funds and lower revenue, risking support for survivors amidst a rise in related homicides.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a Purple Heart to James R. Bennett's niece, highlighting Operation Purple Heart's mission to reunite military medals with families.

The City Council finance committee advanced a $17M settlement for Jose Maysonet, who says he spent 27 years in prison after a coerced confession linked to ex-detective Reynaldo Guevara.

Authorities seek help in finding missing boy, 14-year-old Tyshaun Bell, last seen on E. Ohio street, described with brown eyes and hair. Chicago Police lead the search.

Investindustrial agreed to buy Oak Brook’s TreeHouse Foods for about $2.9 billion. Shareholders will get $22.50 a share and a contingent right tied to litigation recoveries.

Gino & Marty’s faces hundreds of thousands in liabilities, wage complaints and a landlord eviction while the owner vows to relaunch the West Loop spot. Court records and former staff accounts show the scale of the problems behind the closed facade.

A fire in Chicago's Douglas neighborhood hospitalized one woman for smoke inhalation and displaced three others. The blaze began around 10:15 p.m. and was extinguished by 11:40 p.m. The cause is under investigation.

A man died and a woman was critically injured after their car struck a tree in Aurora; excessive speed was likely a factor. Police urge careful driving and seek information.

Multi-car crashes caused major delays on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, with traffic impacted during rush hour amidst snow showers contributing to hazardous conditions.