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.

Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a deal worth $82.7 billion, potentially reshaping the entertainment industry.

The Chicago Police have issued an alert for the missing 15-year-old Marcus Funches, who has sickle cell anemia and was last seen wearing distinctive clothes.

A Danville man admitted in federal court to plotting to snatch a child from a Fort Lauderdale school for ransom. Sentencing is set for Feb. 23, 2026.

A 21-year-old convicted felon was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and multiple armed robberies, police say.

A statewide survey finds many leaving Illinois prisons lack stable housing, strengthening calls for a major reentry housing investment.

Chicago is facing variable weather, including cold, wind, and potential snow and freezing rain, with fluctuating temperatures and chances of precipitation in the upcoming days.

The ICC approved over $115,000 for safety improvements on Metra tracks in DuPage County, including new fencing near Fenton High School to prevent trespassing.

Illinois will implement new healthcare laws by 2026, including mandatory insurance coverage of brand-name drugs and expanded vaccine access, emphasizing transparency and science-based policies.

Chicago's State/Lake CTA station is set to close for a three-year overhaul, involving upgrades like wider platforms and a new glass canopy. Traffic patterns in the Loop will change due to the reconstruction.

Snowed Inn has taken over the Time Out Market rooftop in the West Loop, serving festive cocktails and a boozy hot‑cocoa flight through Dec. 30.

The South Shore Line train service suffered major delays due to an overhead wire issue near Hegewisch station, causing all train cancellations early Thursday morning.

CSX sued several insurers in federal court, alleging carriers ignored tendered coverage for worker injuries at the Forest Hill Flyover and seeking defense, indemnity and penalties.