Chicago transit agencies offer free rides on New Year's Eve to encourage safe celebrations, supported by Miller Lite and running from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

This article reports on a double homicide in Park Forest where Coleman Franklin is charged with first-degree murder. Two women were killed, and two children found unharmed; Franklin remains at large.

Matthew Hutcheson was arrested in Chicago on charges of mail theft and burglary following a USPS and police stakeout.

Chicago police are searching for a group responsible for multiple robberies on the North and Northwest sides, with the suspects described as four males in black ski masks.

A teen was critically injured in a shooting while sitting in a car in Chicago's West Englewood. The incident is under investigation with no arrests made.

A driver died in Chicago after crashing into a light post on South Avalon Avenue; speeding may have been a factor. No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Chicago man Robert Layanino faces detention after being charged with burglary and retail theft, violating pre-trial conditions from a previous similar charge.

Bally's Chicago plans to offer a 25% equity stake to women and minority investors in its new $1.34 billion casino project to fulfill its Host Community Agreement on diversity.

A Chicago boy is in a coma after a shooting in Mexico that left his father and uncle dead. The family was celebrating his birthday. Authorities and United Giving Hope are involved in the case.

Two Naperville juveniles are charged with burglary and property damage after allegedly breaking into a vape shop, now under home detention with electronic monitoring.

U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris announced his resignation, effective January 2, 2025, after a career marked by key prosecutions and legal achievements in the Central District of Illinois.

Chicago Police seek help to locate Marcial Hernandez, 78, missing since Dec 24. He's Hispanic, 5'9", 120 lbs, with light brown skin, brown eyes, and bald. Last seen near Kimball Ave. Call 312-746-6554 with info.

The article describes rainy weather in Chicago on the last day of 2024, with the possibility of snow on New Year's Eve and colder temperatures expected in the following days.