A Chicago nonprofit bought a 15-seat van for a Tulkarem orphanage, funding it through a Humanity 5K to ease school runs and medical trips for dozens of children.

A 37-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were shot while driving on Western Avenue in Brighton Park; the woman is in critical condition and no arrests have been made.

A 54-year-old clerk was pistol-whipped during an early-morning robbery at a 7‑Eleven on Montrose; detectives say three suspects fled in a sedan and no arrests have been made.

A five‑story, 19‑unit apartment building is planned at 2724 N. Lehmann Ct in Lincoln Park; the proposal requests multiple zoning variances and includes no on‑site parking. A community meeting is set for Jan. 12.

A late-night blaze ripped through a vacant building on Marshfield Avenue near 62nd in West Englewood; officials have not released cause or injury details.

Related Midwest’s north tower at 400 N. Lake Shore has its 66th floor staged for a pour as crews press toward a 72‑story topping out and DuSable Park advances. The project aims for openings around 2027.

Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for Linda Brown, 53, last seen on January 3 and possibly in need of medical attention. She drives a blue Honda Civic with Illinois plates CX57470.

A juvenile driver crashed into a home in Algonquin, injuring two people, and fled before being taken into custody facing charges, including reckless driving.

A rare Blackhawk bourbon sold for $71,375 by Unicorn Auctions, associated with the Chicago Blackhawks' history and the Wirtz family's distilling legacy.

A 58-year-old man was shot inside a Roseland home Friday night and is in critical condition. Area Two detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Deputy Chief William Betancourt died after an off‑duty medical emergency; the Chicago Police Department praised his decades of service and asked residents to keep his family in their prayers.

A Chicago man was arrested and charged with murder after a July Ford Heights shooting that left two men dead, authorities say.

Protests erupted in Chicago against U.S. military action in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, with demonstrators demanding respect for Venezuelan sovereignty and opposing potential war.