A 54-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Marquette Park, Chicago. Police are seeking a male driver in a grey or silver sedan and urge public help.

Sunny but cold weather in Chicago, with a wintry weekend ahead including the shortest day of the year. Mild conditions expected leading up to Christmas with no major travel disruptions anticipated.

A former Illinois dentist was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing painkillers from patients and performing surgeries without proper pain management.

O'Hare Airport faced delays due to a weather-induced ground stop, leading to long lines and traffic issues in Chicago. The area expects heavy holiday travel amidst challenging winter conditions.

A 17-year-old in Chicago faces multiple felony charges for a series of armed robberies and vehicular hijackings that occurred in September in the Englewood district.

Stone Sawyer, 26, of Chicago, is charged with felony vehicular hijacking after allegedly forcibly taking a car from a woman. He was arrested shortly after the incident.

Starbucks workers plan strikes over the holiday season to address stagnant contract negotiations and demand better compensation, with union-led actions starting in various cities.

A 13-year-old stabbed a 14-year-old with scissors near East Chicago Lighthouse Academy. Police charged the assailant with assault and both students with disorderly conduct.

Charges were dropped against Officer Patrick O'Donnell, accused of excessive force against Hadi Abuatelah, due to insufficient evidence, sparking backlash and calls for an independent investigation.

Big Lots is closing all stores, beginning liquidation sales, following failed negotiations with Nexus Capital Management and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September.

Illinois DMV introduces drive-thru and grocery store kiosks for convenient vehicle services like license plate sticker renewal and registration updates, though new IDs still require in-person visits.

Illinois sees a small decline in nonfarm payrolls but maintains a steady unemployment rate of 5.3%, with job losses in construction and other sectors balanced by gains in hospitality and health services.

Chicago-area officials seek judicial reform in Cook County, calling for action from Chief Judge Timothy Evans and the reassignment of Judge Nowinski, whose release of a domestic violence suspect preceded a fatal incident.