Two United Airlines planes clipped wings at Chicago's O'Hare Airport; Flight 2652 from Wyoming hit a parked plane. No injuries were reported as passengers deplaned normally. Causes are under investigation.

The IDPH is hosting the 2025 Minority Health Conference to advance health equity and address disparities in Illinois, with a focus on various health issues and racism as a public health crisis.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in downtown Chicago; no suspects are in custody. The incident followed an altercation near a busy Loop area. Witnesses reported a group fighting before shots were fired.

A grain bin in Martinton, Illinois, collapsed, causing no injuries but cutting power to homes and requiring an investigation and infrastructure repairs.

Chicago Police are searching for Empress Sears, last seen on Roosevelt, with concerns for her well-being. She has a web tattoo and was wearing a black and white sweater.

An 89-year-old man was hit and killed by a car in Morton Grove; the driver is cooperating with the investigation. Local streets were closed for the probe.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a 2026 budget with a Social Media Amusement & Responsibility Tax (SMART) to help cover city deficits and fund mental health services.

Over ten people were detained at the Broadview ICE facility during protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies, despite the mayor's protest time restrictions.

Chicago Police alert public about a robbery and battery on a CTA platform, seeking assistance to find suspects.

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in South Chicago; he died after being taken to a hospital. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle signed an executive order banning federal immigration officers from using county property for civil immigration enforcement, reinforcing the county's sanctuary policies.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Michael Hooks, a 70-year-old man missing from North Lotus Avenue in Chicago since October 14, 2025. He has mobility issues and requires care.

Illinois State Police arrest James G. Sims, 27, from Chicago for his involvement in a 2024 road rage incident on I-55, where an Audi driver was shot multiple times.