A contractor found a wrapped Christmas gift from 1978 hidden in a wall during a home renovation, which had his name on it. It was likely misplaced while hiding holiday presents.

An 18-year-old from Des Plaines was charged with disorderly conduct after threatening to shoot an elementary school in a TikTok video. No guns were found at her home, and she has been banned from school grounds.

Chicago has transitioned its municipal operations to 100% renewable energy, meeting a goal set by Mayor Brandon Johnson and supported by local organizations, with a significant contribution from the Double Black Diamond solar project.

Johnnie Matthews is charged with murder and illegal weapon possession after a woman's fatal shooting in Chicago.

Chicago faces a cold snap with subzero wind chills and potential snow, as sunny but cold weather shifts to cloudy with increased chances of snow into the coming week.

Former U.S. Army soldier Jack Molloy indicted for attempting to support Hezbollah and lying to federal agents.

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are holding press conferences to update on contract negotiations amid disagreements over economic proposals and educational reforms.

Residents in Englewood, Chicago, are alert after multiple armed robberies targeting delivery workers were reported, with suspects stealing vehicles at gunpoint.

The Illinois Attorney General warns against misleading sales of GLP-1 weight loss drugs by some med spas and online sellers, stressing the importance of obtaining these medications from reputable sources.

Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart are recalled due to potential listeria contamination, with a "best if used by" date of Dec. 10, 2024. No illnesses reported yet.

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle a privacy lawsuit over Siri's alleged recording of private conversations.

Chicago police shot a knife-wielding man in Little Village, resulting in his death, with COPA investigating the incident.

A Chicago man was unexpectedly billed over $19k for a routine colonoscopy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, raising issues about the complexity of medical billing.