Chicago experiences mild December weather with highs near 56 degrees, but a cold front will bring an Arctic chill and potential snow by midweek, with temperatures expected to plummet to 8 degrees.

A man was arrested in Kankakee, IL, on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related to a July 2 incident involving a 66-year-old victim. His hearing was on December 6, 2024.

A Cicero officer was hospitalized after a shooting incident. Police detained two individuals, but their connection to the event is unclear. Investigations are ongoing.

Chicago Police have issued an alert for armed robberies in South Shore and West Englewood, advising residents to remain cautious and report any relevant details to authorities.

Mayor Johnson of Chicago presents a revised budget to the city council, planning to cut the property tax increase and end a basic income program to address a budget deficit.

A man faces aggravated DUI charges after his car struck an Illinois State Police SUV, severely injuring a trooper.

Chicago Police are searching for 59-year-old Biriya Bayarsaikham who went missing wearing a purple jacket and carrying a yellow bag. She suffers from neurosis and was last seen leaving Resurrection Hospital.

A garbage truck explosion in Arlington Heights injured three first responders and scattered debris, with residents and homes affected. The cause is under investigation.

Nick Fuentes is charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly assaulting writer Marla Rose outside his Illinois home in November, following a post-election controversy.

The Illinois EPA Office of Energy offers over $1 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings through the EECBG Program, excluding places with direct U.S. DOE funding.

Shawnyall Clair was charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder for a 2021 Chicago shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and nearly killed a 22-year-old.

John Conway, 35, charged with first-degree murder in Chicago, turned himself in following a community alert and was identified as the shooter in a November 27 incident.

Chicago opens over 150 warming centers to provide refuge from cold temperatures, with locations open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday to help the homeless and under-heated.