Body found in Justice identified as man missing since November
Police in Justice, Illinois, sad human remains found over the weekend have been identified as a man who has been missing since early November.
These are some of the rejected Illinois vanity plates from 2025
Be they profane, inflammatory or simply hard to read, Illinois rejected 550 of the more than 55,000 requested vanity plates in 2025, and these are some of the funniest.
5 Morgan Park armed robberies linked to online marketplace ads
Chicago police say there are now five armed robberies in Morgan Park linked to ads placed on online marketplaces and the same account name.
Chicago airports, roads will be crowded this weekend as holiday travel begins
The holiday travel season kicks off Friday, and Chicago airports and roads are expected to be very, very busy this weekend.
Man in custody after setting belongings, self on fire on Blue Line train
A man is in custody after setting his belongings and himself on fire while on a CTA Blue Line train at the Damen stop Friday morning, Chicago police said.
'Tis the season for norovirus. Here's how to stop the spread
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
How to cope with grief during the holidays
The holiday season can be festive and fun, but it also can be difficult to navigate if you are grieving, whether your loss is new or years-old.
Pedestrian killed, others injured when car loses control, crashes in Hillside
A pedestrian was killed and multiple people, including police officers, were injured when a car lost control and crashed into a Walgreens parking lot in Hillside Wednesday afternoon, village officials said.
Elgin woman gets prison for starving, torturing, neglecting child
An Elgin woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for severely starving, torturing and medically neglecting a 7-year-old child.
3 suspects in custody after Chicago police chase
Chicago police said three burglary suspects are now in custody after a chase and crash earlier Wednesday.
Doctor charged with sexually assaulting minor in Elgin hotel bathroom
A doctor is charged with sexual assault and exploitation of a minor in Elgin, Illinois.
CBP Cmdr. Greogry Bovino back in Chicago, DHS says "we're not leaving"
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement, as federal agents detained people across Little Village.
Fire destroys home in West Chatham; no injuries after firefighter mayday call
A South Side home was destroyed after a fire Friday night in the West Chatham neighborhood. The flames and smoke could be seen for miles as firefighters called for all hands on deck.
These are the last days to send holiday gifts via USPS, UPS and FedEx
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Chicago braces for weekend of extreme cold, wind chills could reach -30
Chicago weather this weekend will be frigid, with wind chills pushing temperatures below zero into the double digits.