A Bronzeville mother says her 6‑year‑old first‑grader was beaten and that school officials are withholding surveillance video, citing student‑privacy rules as CPS reviews the case.

Orland Park agreed to pay $524,000 and reinstate former Sgt. William Sanchez to resolve a racial‑discrimination suit, ending a long arbitration‑tinged dispute. The board approved the deal in a split vote.

Quadajah Johnson was charged with first-degree murder for a September 8 shooting in Chicago, with her arrest on December 3 and a detention hearing set for December 4.

Chicago faces severe cold with high near 19°F and wind chills as low as -4°F, presenting health risks, including frostbite. Officials urge precautions and utilizing city resources for those affected.

Cook County's Chief Judge ordered a review of the electronic monitoring system after an attack by a man under surveillance, amidst calls for improved public safety and supervision.

Chicago is set to finalize a $15.4 million settlement to Robert Smith, wrongly convicted in 1987 due to a coerced confession, allegedly by police trained by Jon Burge.

Brian Lazaro of Crystal Lake was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material after authorities received a tip and confirmed the evidence, leading to charges.

Adam Erkan pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in the 2024 DePaul University attack on two Jewish students, receiving probation and community service instead of jail time; his accomplice remains at large.

A Chicago man was arrested on a federal child‑exploitation charge after prosecutors say he posed as a teen and convinced a 14‑year‑old in Brookline to send explicit videos. The case is now with federal prosecutors in Massachusetts.

Ken Griffin's Park Tower condo is under contract after a roughly $3.25M price cut, bringing his Chicago selloff closer to an end.

A woman was fatally struck by a CTA bus in Chicago after apparently slipping as the vehicle moved from a stop. The police are investigating the incident.

A judge has ordered pre-trial detention for Asante Glover, accused of illegal firearm possession at a bowling alley, awaiting his December 18, 2025, court appearance.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a bulletin for missing 77-year-old Andrew Gates, last seen at Milwaukee's Amtrak station, possibly in need of medical attention.