Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton was held in contempt of court for not issuing liquor licenses to St. Patrick's despite prior approvals and pledges to do so.

The Chicago Police have alerted about burglaries in the 17th District targeting garages and stealing tools and electronics. The suspect is a male in his mid-30s to 40s. Police advise residents to secure property and report suspicious activities.

Schaumburg police are searching for a suspect involved in several armed robberies near Algonquin and Meacham roads. The young male suspect is armed with a black handgun.

Mexican citizen in Indiana sentenced for illegal re-entry following three prior removals and a drug trafficking admission.

Mexican national Oscar Valdivia-Salas was sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegal reentry into the U.S. after a previous conviction for the same offense.

Chicago police seek public help in finding missing 14-year-old boy Kamorri Austin-Matthews-Robinson; last seen wearing a maroon jogging suit and Nike shoes.

Chicagoland residents can expect a weekend warmup with highs near 37 degrees and possible light snow, followed by mild and partly cloudy weather throughout the week.

The IDNR highlights eagle-watching events in Illinois during the winter, with over 3,000 bald eagles inhabiting the state. Locations like Starved Rock State Park offer prime viewing opportunities.

Chicago Police issue alert after a series of burglaries in Lincoln Park, where assailants used a pry tool and kicked down doors on January 23; residents urged to report suspicious activity.

A man was fatally shot while driving in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood; he crashed while trying to escape. The gunman is at large, and detectives investigate.

Chicago Police are searching for Emma Edoho, a missing 53-year-old African woman, last seen on January 11, 2025. She is endangered and the public is urged to help.

A man was fatally shot inside an SUV in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood; he later died in the hospital. No suspects are in custody; police are investigating.

Chicago is alert after a series of commercial burglaries in the 16th, 17th, and 19th Districts, where a masked burglar breaks into shops to steal cash.