Retired priest Monsignor Daniel Mayall, formerly of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, is accused of sexual abuse dating back 30 years. While denying the claims, he has stepped down from duties.

Chicago Police issue an alert for burglaries in the 9th District, stressing vigilance and urging reporting of suspicious activities after a series of forced-entry thefts.

Chicago expects snow, cold winds, and harsh wind chills, with lake effect snow causing hazardous roads near Lake Michigan. Temperatures to plummet overnight; extreme cold to persist through mid-week.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after a robbery on a CTA Redline train, urging vigilance in Fuller Park following a February 3 incident where a passenger was robbed.

A water main break in Alsip, near Chicago, is causing disruptions, with emergency crews responding to fix the issue. No boil order has been issued yet.

A Chicago fire truck crashed into a church; no one inside was hurt, but two firefighters were hospitalized. Outdated equipment is cited as a possible cause.

An Illinois Lottery player won a $600,000 jackpot in the Lucky Day Lotto on Valentine's Day by matching five numbers online, with over $7.9 million won by players this year.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker launches a $2.3 million innovation grant program, supporting 35 new projects, and announces a second round of $2.6 million for tech ventures.

State attorneys general, led by Kwame Raoul, filed an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service, arguing it is unconstitutional and harmful to national security.

Chicago Police warn of burglaries targeting restaurants and taverns in the 014th and 019th Districts, involving a male and female suspect using brute force to steal cash, safes, and alcohol at night.

An 18-year-old, Aaliyah Cain, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of a 47-year-old man in Chicago. She was arrested by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals. Her detention hearing is set for February 15, 2025.

Chicago expects more snow over the weekend with possible accumulation and gusty winds, per the National Weather Service and ABC7 Chicago meteorologists' forecasts.

State attorneys general rebuke Vice President Vance's views on judicial review, defending the judiciary's role in checks and balances and vowing to challenge unconstitutional actions.