Quentrell Walker was arrested for a burglary at West Peoria City Hall's construction site; it's his 10th arrest. A second man, Antone Drillon, was arrested for possessing stolen property.

Peoria saw its first homicide of 2025 with a woman, 38, found shot dead. Derrick S. Hall, 45, is charged with first-degree murder and held in custody.

Trevon Smith, 18, is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of a 19-year-old woman on January 16 in Chicago. The incident and arrest occurred in the city's 9th District.

Chicago-area schools close or shift to e-learning due to subzero temperatures, with multiple districts affected and safety measures taken for students and staff.

The CPD seeks help to find 13-year-old Deangel Pruitt, last seen on Nov 28, described as a 5'2" Black female with a medium brown complexion. She may need medical attention.

Jeff Torborg, former MLB catcher and manager, passed away at 83. He was known for his stellar career with the LA Dodgers and leading the White Sox as manager. He caught three historic no-hitters and was named 1990's AL Manager of the Year.

Three people died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday in Glenview, with the car catching fire upon impact. Authorities are investigating and seeking information.

Chicago's immigration advocates brace for potential mass deportations with Trump's inauguration, stressing residents’ rights and city's sanctuary status amidst enforcement anxiety.

A son in East Chicago shot his father dead to defend his mother, as reported by NBC Chicago. The father suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Chicago officials prepare for clashes with Trump's policies on immigration and public safety funding, standing firm against deportation raids and potential policy reversals affecting multiple local issues.

A man was fatally stabbed and another injured at a South Loop apartment in Chicago; no arrests have been made.

Cook County sheriff's deputy Shamone Duncan was killed by stray gunfire while vacationing in Turks and Caicos; a local man also died, and a third was wounded.

Chicago Police warn of a series of commercial burglaries involving a group in a Kia Forte across multiple districts, urging vigilance and preventive measures.