SWAT situation reported on Chicago's West Side; 1 in custody
One person was taken into custody after SWAT police were called to a domestic disturbance Friday morning on Chicago’s West Side.
SWAT situation reported on Chicago's West Side; 1 in custody
SWAT police were called to a domestic disturbance Friday morning on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago weather: Cold today, gradual warmup into the weekend
After another cold and cloudy day, Chicago will warm gradually through the weekend.
Aurora firefighters save trapped woman in two-alarm apartment blaze
A woman was rescued and two units of a building were deemed temporarily uninhabitable in an Aurora apartment building fire on Thursday.
38-year-old woman killed in a crash, driver at large
Police are searching for a driver involved a deadly crash on Chicago's East Side.
Chicago police recover 10 weapons at illegal party
Chicago Police recovered 10 weapons from an illegal party on New Year's Eve in the 25th district.
Chicago weather: Cold start gives way to milder temperatures
Temperatures across the Chicago area plunged into the teens Friday night, with wind chills dipping to near zero in some locations.
Fatal hit-and-run under investigation in Riverdale
A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation tonight in Riverdale. Police say a driver struck a woman then took off.
7-year-old hospitalized after shooting inside West Side home: police
A 7-year-old boy was injured with a gunshot wound while inside a home in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.
Blackhawks give two teens a day on the ice
Two teenagers are spending new year's day on NHL ice.
New year, new laws in 2026
Dozens of new laws took effect at the stroke of midnight in every state as people rang in the new year.
First baby of 2026 in Chicago
2026 is already starting off as a life changing year for several Chicago area families.
38-year-old woman killed in crash
Police are searching for a driver involved a deadly crash on the east side.
Woman killed in hit and run in Dolton
A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation tonight in Dolton.
Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Pedestrian killed in Riverdale hit-and-run, driver still at large
A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday in south suburban Riverdale.
Cook County teen found safe after being reported missing on Christmas Day
A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from suburban Cook County on Christmas Day has been found safe, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 40 dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations, police say
An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.
Teen charged in deadly shooting in Cicero tied to online marketplace meetup
Cicero police are investigating a deadly shooting that started with an attempted online sale Wednesday afternoon.
List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2026
The amount of time off workers earn varies by company, but here are some ways to utilize your PTO for extended breaks this year.