Former Ald. John Arena joins Mayor Brandon Johnson's team as a Springfield lobbyist, tasked with building state capital relationships amid political tensions.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to locate missing 80-year-old Ruthie Hudson, last seen on W. Grace. She is described as a Black female, 5'3", with brown eyes and gray hair. The public can contact Area Three SVU with information.

A series of burglaries in Grand Crossing and South Shore has led to smashed shop fronts and stolen property, with local police urging vigilance and the preservation of evidence.

A 70-year-old woman was fatally struck by an SUV in Libertyville while crossing the intersection of Route 176 and Fourth Avenue. The driver remained at the scene; authorities are investigating.

Woolite recalls 16,000 bottles of delicates laundry detergent due to contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria, posing risks to those with weakened immune systems.

A Chicago man, Kevin Culps, was arrested after leading police on a 113 mph chase and is held without pre-trial release. He faces multiple charges including Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding.

Chicago suburbs and Texas cities excel in Niche 2025 best places to live rankings, with notable mentions like Naperville, The Woodlands, and Plano for their schooling, affordability, and quality of life.

Chicago teachers and firefighters rallied together for new contracts, with the CTU close to an agreement and both unions sharing concerns about staffing and benefits.

Chicago commuters experienced over an hour's delay during rush hour due to an unauthorized person on CTA train tracks. The individual was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.

Divers searched Fox River for clues in the 1983 disappearance of Karen Schepers, an effort led by Elgin police and a nonprofit to potentially solve the cold case.

Chomps recalls beef and turkey sticks due to potential metal fragments; no injuries reported. Products shipped to California and Illinois, with a focus on certain lot codes and dates.

Debate over free speech escalates with the arrest of Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE, amid allegations of supporting Hamas and contestations by his legal team and an ADL Midwest board member.

Chicago PD seeks help finding missing 44-year-old Victor Hernandez, last seen on March 21 near the 5600 block of W. Addison. He has a neck tattoo of an 8-ball and was wearing a black sweater. He is considered high-risk.