A woman, 67, is critically injured after a fire in a Chicago apartment; a witness and firefighters aided her rescue. The cause is under investigation.

A board meeting in Thornton Township was disrupted by a brawl during a public comment session, leading to an evacuation and damage. The meeting had approved restarting services after a lapse in insurance.

Two men were fatally shot inside a home in Chicago's Washington Park; both died despite medical efforts. Investigations are ongoing with no arrests yet.

A Lisle man faces pre-trial detention for possessing child pornography, including images of victims under 13. The case emerged from a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Marshall Pope, 64, last seen on January 19, 2025, near S. Clyde Ave. He's 6 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Case number JJ130293.

West Loop Gate businesses are on alert after multiple burglaries, with a suspect description released by Chicago Police urging precautions and community vigilance.

Chicago's sunny day with mid-40s temps and calmer winds is followed by a potentially record-breaking warm Thursday, with rain expected in the evening. Weekend forecast includes mild conditions and possible wet snow on Friday.

Illinois' IDOR reports Cumberland County's property assessment equalization factor is tentatively set at 1.0000, ensuring fair taxation across the county.

A 16-year-old is charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a violent carjacking and shooting in Chicago.

A vehicle-train collision near River Grove halted Metra lines, with extensive delays starting around 8 a.m. No alternative transport has been announced.

A 15-year-old boy in Chicago faces felony charges, including armed robbery and vehicular hijacking, after being arrested shortly after the alleged crime.

A shooting in Elkhart, Indiana left two dead and two officers injured; the suspect is also deceased. The governor responded, and the motive is unclear.

Trump administration's stop-work order cuts federal funding to Chicago’s World Relief Chicagoland, impacting refugee resettlement and family unifications.