Oak Lawn police say two elderly siblings were found dead with gunshot wounds during a welfare check on Maple Avenue; investigators describe the scene as isolated.

A Park Forest woman was arrested this week and charged with attempted first‑degree murder in a Dec. 23 South Side shooting that wounded a 20‑year‑old man, police say.

An 81-year-old woman from Evergreen Park died due to cold exposure, marking Chicago's tenth such death this winter. Warming centers are open, and extreme cold warnings are in effect.

A 15-year-old has been charged in a Sept. 24, 2024 Near West Side carjacking, police say. The arrest follows an investigation by CPD’s vehicular-hijacking investigators.

Elias Carballido, 18, from Highwood, Chicago, was charged with child pornography possession after a search by Lake County Sheriff's detectives and a K9 unit.

An Aurora man, Grant Chandler, is facing serious charges including Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking after a violent incident at a hotel. He is detained pre-trial and could face up to 30 years in prison.

Cook County warns of extreme cold and provides safety tips for pet owners, including using warming centers that accommodate pets, leashing pets, and having an emergency kit ready.

A man was stabbed during a robbery on Chicago's Green Line train; police are implementing the TRIP program to combat rising CTA violence. No arrests have been made yet.

Springfield distributes specialized smoke alarms for deaf and hard of hearing students, facilitated by local organizations and a fire safety alliance, ensuring inclusive fire safety measures within the community.

State Sen. Willie Preston acknowledged a 2010 domestic battery incident tied to a North Riverside police report and says he will remain in the IL‑02 primary.

A full-service food pantry has opened inside Legler Regional Library, offering fresh produce and frozen goods to West Garfield Park families.

A Cook County report shows Chicago’s TIF districts pulled in $1.59 billion in 2024 — about 45% of city property-tax revenue — renewing debate over surplus use.

Sterling Bay has hired JLL to market 345 N. Morgan, a nearly fully leased Fulton Market office that could set the tone for 2026 office pricing.