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.
Daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones found deceased in San Francisco hotel, TMZ reports
The daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones was found dead in a San Francisco hotel New Year's Day, TMZ reports.
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.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
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.
These states are increasing the minimum wage in 2026
Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.
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.
Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
Early morning South Austin fire sends 6 people — including 4 children — to hospital
A fire that broke out early this morning in the South Austin neighborhood sent six people — including four children — to the hospital.