2 die-hard Bears fans share how they're expressing their fandom

Bears fans are still coming off the team's comeback win against the Packers, but die-hard fans are taking their love for the team to the next level.

• Jan 15

Victim recounts violent attempted carjacking inside Walmart parking lot in Wheeling

Matt Taylor said he had just pulled into the shopping center and said, while finishing up a cigarette, three guys in a black SUV approached.

• Jan 14

Joliet parents outraged after school custodian charged with possessing child pornography

Parents of Eisenhower Elementary School students voiced their concerns to the District 86 school board after learning the school janitor was charged with three counts of child pornography.

• Jan 15

CPD searching for missing woman, former resident of raided South Shore building

Samantha Stamps was one of the residents forced to vacate the South Shore building that was raided by federal agents last September.

• Jan 14

Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, CEO of Harold's Chicken, has died, family says

Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, the CEO of Harold's Chicken and the daughter of founder Harold Pierce, has died, according to her family.

• Jan 15

Expert says Trump's latest threat to pull funds for sanctuary cities might stick

President Trump this week threatened to cut off federal funding to any states where local governments oppose his administration's immigration policies.

• Jan 14

Part of Indiana Toll Road shut down near South Bend after 30-vehicle pileup

Part of the Indiana Toll Road has been shut down near South Bend, after a string of crashes involving nearly 30 vehicles on Wednesday afternoon.

• Jan 14

Suspect charged with arson in November fire at Carpentersville apartment building

Carpentersville police said the fire left 24 families displaced.

• Jan 14

The Score sports radio to begin simulcast on 104.3 FM

WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.

• Jan 14

Suspected murder weapon in Ohio couple's deaths found in suspect's Chicago home

Police said Wednesday that the suspected murder weapon used in the slayings of an Ohio couple was found in the suspect's home in Chicago following his arrest over the weekend.

• Jan 14

Tony Dokoupil broadcasts CBS Evening News from Eleven City Diner

The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil will be live Wednesday night from Eleven City Diner in Chicago's West Loop.

• Jan 14

Time Out Market Chicago in Fulton Market will close its doors next week

The market cites slower foot traffic and higher food prices for the closure.

• Jan 14

Wiener's Circle hosting Caleb Williams lookalike contest next week

The first-place winner will receive a Weiner Circle gift card and merch.

• Jan 14

2026 Polar Plunge Chicago registration is now open

The annual fundraising event benefits Special Olympics Illinois and Special Children's Charities.

• Jan 14

Chicago to explore possible naming rights deals at O'Hare and Midway airports

Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling sponsorships and naming rights for various facilities at O'Hare International and Midway International airports.

• Jan 14

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