Two men were shot, one fatally, in a vehicle in Morgan Park, Chicago. The 66-year-old died, and the 50-year-old had a graze wound. No arrests have been made yet.

A 16-year-old driving a stolen Jeep caused a crash in Chicago, injuring several, including three children. The driver and a passenger were arrested, and victims are expected to recover. Charges are pending.

An elderly man died in an early morning apartment fire in Brighton Park, Chicago, which also displaced four residents. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Taylor Swift tops Spotify's 2024 Wrapped as the most-streamed artist globally, with her album notably popular in Chicago, where varied musical tastes are highlighted.

Illinois reduced controlled pheasant hunting permits for 2024 due to low bird numbers following a die-off at a propagation center. Hunters must check updated permit availability online.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert for a child luring attempt in North Lawndale and is seeking information on a suspect who approached a child near 1100 S Kedzie Ave and 3200 W Roosevelt Rd.

The IDNR announced management changes at Carlyle Lake, with the USACE taking over 2,600 acres. This includes a bridge removal for safety and habitat optimization before the 2024-2025 waterfowl season.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to locate 14-year-old Alyssah Holloway who went missing on December 3. She was last seen on the 1800 east block of 72nd St. in Chicago.

Chicago experienced subzero wind chills Thursday morning but conditions improved by evening, with a gradual warming trend forecasted into the weekend.

Chicago's plan to clear Humboldt Park's tent city and offer apartments falls short, while advocating groups criticize the city's approach to homelessness, and tent cities grow along the lakefront, prompting city wellness checks.

Yuengling, the oldest brewery in America, is expanding distribution to Illinois in 2025, starting with draft beer in bars and restaurants and later in stores.

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $579 million, ranking as the tenth largest in the game's history, with the next draw scheduled for Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

McCormick Place operations manager, Dominick Gironda, and associate James Sansone face federal fraud charges for kickback scheme involving false snowplow service invoices.