The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9800 for Jackson County to ensure equitable tax distribution, affecting 2025 property taxes payable in 2026.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 4-year-old Hassan Nicolas Coc-Jul, last seen near South Ridgeway Avenue.

Robberies in Chicago suburbs, involving a 73-year-old woman tied and robbed, escalated to a police chase and crash with 3 suspects arrested. Similar incident reported in Lemont, preying on the elderly. Residents urged to stay vigilant.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general seeking increased security funding for the safety of federal judiciary members and their families.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 24-year-old Sergio Daniel Jul Cuc and his son since December 10, 2025.

Chicago is preparing for a cold snap with subzero temperatures forecasted, including a potential for snow and extreme wind chills, with a gradual warm-up expected later in the week.

The Chicago Police have alerted Morgan Park residents of armed robberies targeting individuals selling gym shoes online, advising safer transaction practices.

The Element, a 509‑unit Mount Prospect complex at 1550 W. Dempster, sold for about $75.3 million to a Bender‑Eastham joint venture; buyers plan targeted upgrades. Financing includes a Fannie Mae loan.

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday inside a Belmont Cragin home. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.

A 35-year-old woman was attacked on CTA property in the Loop early Thursday; detectives say the suspect fled and no arrests have been made.

Cook County deputies arrested 38-year-old Joshua Gray after a Dec. 5 search turned up a loaded gun, ammunition and roughly 188 grams of suspected cannabis.

Kyle Rittenhouse returned to X to announce he married "Bella" and posted wedding photos — one shows the bride holding an AR‑15. He also teased a political comeback.

Sir Ian McKellen will perform One Knight Only at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Jan. 30, 2026, in a donated benefit that includes a free student matinee.