Mayor Johnson nods to "ABOLISH ICE" nomination in snowplow naming contest
The city of Chicago is accepting submissions for its fourth annual snowplow naming contest, and it appears Mayor Brandon Johnson might have an early favorite: "ABOLISH ICE."
3 women wounded in shooting on Christmas in Aurora
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
Aurora police cleared of wrongdoing in man's death during arrest at gas station
Aurora police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of a man who died of a cocaine overdose during a confrontation at a gas station in March, following an investigation by Kane County prosecutors.
Faith leaders denied access to Broadview ICE facility to pray with detainees
A group of faith leaders from the Chicago area spent their morning on Christmas Eve outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in west suburban Broadview, after being denied access once again.
Woman charged with attacking 4 people at CTA bus stop in Lawndale
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
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.
New Illinois laws taking effect on 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.