COPA said the 2017 shooting was unjustified and recommended firing, but city lawyers dismissed the case and the officer was promoted while taxpayers paid settlements.

Antwan Ford faces charges for striking a task force member, including attempted murder. The incident occurred in Chicago during an arrest attempt. He was later arrested and awaits a detention hearing.

Following a shooting targeting National Guard members, the Trump administration has imposed a broad freeze on legal immigration, intensifying scrutiny and leaving many in limbo.

A woman was fatally struck by a CTA bus in Chicago; witness Wayne Foster described the incident and the driver's departure post-accident. Authorities are investigating.

Michael McHenry was acquitted of neglect charges after 9 dogs died in a hot truck. Despite evidence of inadequate cooling, a judge issued a directed verdict clearing him. Co-accused Jessee Urbaszewski is to be tried later.

Ben Ashkenazy's firm paid $60M for Orland Park Place, taking control of the south-suburb power center. The deal joins a national buying push by the New York investor.

Printpack will close its Elgin plant, cutting 111 jobs as operations wind down over about six months. Layoffs are scheduled to start Jan. 5, 2026 and the company says it will offer transfers and support.

A new sports bar, Dany Sports Bar, has filed for a liquor license at 5650 W Diversey and will open drinks-first next year. It will attach to Golden Tuzo and start with cocktails and beer.

A vehicle crash in the northwest suburbs caused significant rush hour delays and closed a key intersection near Interstate 90, as reported by NBC Chicago.

Portillo’s is building a roughly 6,250‑sq‑ft restaurant at FM 423 and Gordon Heights Lane in Frisco; construction is underway and an early‑January wrap was projected.

Abbott Diabetes Care has issued an urgent message about some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors providing incorrect low readings, linked to over 700 injuries and 7 deaths. The company is offering replacements for the affected devices.

Chicago Police seek help to locate Robert Tyler Penny, missing for almost a decade, last seen in the 9000 block of S. Laflin. He is described as a 60-year-old African American male with a beard and mustache.

A Humboldt Park basement fire hospitalized 10 people; an 81-year-old woman treated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters battled the flames despite the cold. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.