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A marked Chicago Police squad car was wrecked near Wrigley Field early Monday amid high winds and blowing snow.
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A ground stop briefly held flights bound for O'Hare on Sunday as storms reduced visibility and caused FAA-reported departure delays averaging about 45 minutes.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired in Homer Glen and ordered nearby residents to shelter in place; a person of interest was later taken into custody.
Two teens were detained after dozens of youths clashed inside Louis Joliet Mall Saturday evening; police say the investigation is ongoing.
Chicago Police are searching for Jakeem Robinson, a missing 13-year-old boy last seen on the 1600 block of S. Komensky and known to visit the 1400 block of S. St. Louis.
Federal prosecutors unsealed indictments accusing five Chicago residents of selling multiple semiautomatic rifles and handguns in May and June.
A two-vehicle crash on N. Route 23 at River Road in unincorporated Marengo injured five adults; crews cleared the scene and the sheriff's office is investigating.
Chicago police seek information on missing man, Kessler Trent, last seen Dec. 19, urging public assistance. Trent is a 30-year-old black male, 5'9", 140 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.
Chicago faces cold winds and light snow, with gusts up to 45 mph and temperatures around 24 degrees. Flurries and a chance of snow persist throughout the week.
Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Serenity Omosikeji, 15, who suffers from depression and anxiety and was last seen on December 19, 2025.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A man was injured in a stabbing during an altercation on Chicago's CTA Blue Line. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in good condition. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating.
Security video shows a former Aramark worker display a loaded handgun inside a busy UIC lobby; he pleaded guilty and was placed on court supervision.
A Joliet man faces a Class X home invasion charge after police say he broke into a Ruby Street apartment on Christmas Eve and sprayed three family members, including a 13-year-old.
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