DuPage prosecutors charged a Bloomingdale man after Ace, a 4‑year‑old emotional‑support pit bull, was found dead; a University of Illinois necropsy found blunt‑force trauma.

Chicago’s Finance Committee advanced backing for a roughly $25.2M HUD loan, secured by CDBG funds, to try to restart the long-stalled Congress Theater renovation in Logan Square.

Chicago Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Alia Marie Lozano-Gaytom, last seen on 2600 block of W. 36th St.

A $42.2M plan for a multipurpose athletic and cultural hub at 2905 W. Madison would bring an indoor baseball diamond, studios, classrooms and a rooftop deck to East Garfield Park.

Bellerose Garden Apartments in Glenwood sold for roughly $11.9M after a renovation-driven repositioning led by Real Realty.

Dozens of Joliet parents demanded answers after a custodian was arrested on child sex‑abuse material charges; the district says it removed him in October but families want more information.

Chicago police are searching for 13-year-old Alia Marie Lozano-Gaytom, last seen in Brighton Park last Sunday. Area One detectives ask anyone with information to call (312) 747-8380.

Chicago police are searching for 17-year-old Ava Marie Ogden, last seen Tuesday in Little Village.

A shooting on the 11000-block of South Longwood Drive left one man dead and two others wounded; police say no arrests have been made and detectives are investigating.

Chicago startups raised about $2.6 billion in 2025 as national VC totals surged on AI megadeals, leaving local backers worried that the Midwest is being bypassed.

A semi-truck fire near the Bishop Ford Freeway in Pullman killed one person and drew a large emergency response at E. 112th and Corliss. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

Chicago experiences a significant drop in temperature with isolated snow flurries, challenging even seasoned locals, following a period of above-average warmth.

Sandeep Dhillon faces a felony charge for killing his son's support dog, with a judge denying release. The dog suffered blunt force trauma, as per a necropsy.