Chicago boy whose mom was killed shooting receives surprise visit from Santa
A Chicago boy who lost his mom to gun violence found some joy this Christmas week thanks to a big surprise from the Chicago Police Department and local community activists.
Teens charged with sexually assaulting classmate at St. Viator graduation party
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
Winter Wonderland toy drive at Lurie Children's Hospital brings joy to patients
Lurie Children's Hospital is making the season a little brighter for families spending the holidays in the hospital.
These new Illinois laws are in effect starting Jan. 1, 2026
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Bears' Kevin Byard, Drew Dalman, and Joe Thuney earn Pro Bowl selections
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
Woman dies one day after house fire in Mayfair neighborhood
A woman has died after a house fire that injured two other people on Sunday in the Mayfair neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago.
Officials identify woman, 86, who was killed in fire in Spring Grove
Officials on Tuesday identified an 86-year-old woman who died in a fire last week in unincorporated Spring Grove, northwest of Chicago near the Wisconsin state line.
Mayor Brandon Johnson declines to veto budget passed by his City Council rivals
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals on the City Council, allowing it to go into effect without his signature.
Truck hauling 20 tons of beer crashes on Interstate 80/94 near Lansing
One person was injured when a semi-trailer truck loaded with 20 tons of beer crashed with a car Monday afternoon on Interstate 80/94 in Chicago's south suburbs.
Man charged with breaking into Joliet apartment, attacking woman
A man has been charged with home invasion after police said he broke into an apartment and attacked a woman earlier this month in Joliet, and tried to break in again two weeks later.
Man charged with stealing $6,200 of ice cream from delivery trucks in Indiana
A man has been charged with stealing hundreds of cases of ice cream from delivery trucks in northwest Indiana.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in house fire in Spring Grove
One woman is dead, and another is in critical condition, after they were pulled out of a burning home Friday afternoon in Chicago's far northern suburbs.
City Council approves 2026 revenue plan without mayor's proposed head tax
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday
Dozens more CPD officers and private security guards to begin patrolling CTA
Starting on Friday, dozens more Chicago police officers and private security guards will be deployed along the CTA's bus and train system, officials said on Thursday.
Odunze, Burden to miss Bears' rematch against Packers on Saturday with injuries
The Bears will be severely depleted at wide receiver for Saturday's rematch with the Packers, as both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III will be out with injuries.