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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6 hurt, including children, in early morning South Austin apartment fire
Six people — including four children — were taken to Stroger Hospital after a fire broke out just after 5:30 a.m. in a South Austin apartment building. Firefighters rescued residents from windows, performed CPR at the scene, and say the fire was contained to a top-floor unit.
Johnson welcomes new year, highlights drop in Chicago violence
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.
Man shot in leg inside South Loop apartment early New Year’s Day
A man was taken to the hospital early New Year’s Day after being shot in the leg in Chicago’s South Loop.
Man shot in leg inside South Loop apartment early New Year’s Day
A man was taken to the hospital early New Year’s Day after being shot in the leg in Chicago’s South Loop.
6 people, including 4 children, hurt in early morning South Austin apartment fire
A fire that broke out early Thursday morning in the South Austin neighborhood sent six people — including four children — to the hospital and forced residents from their homes on a cold morning.
Early morning fire in Chicago sends 4 people to hospital
A large fire broke out early Thursday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to the hospital and prompting a major emergency response in the South Austin neighborhood.
Chicago weather: New Year's Day forecast
Happy New Year! We start with a much colder blast of air in place and clear skies. Temperatures in some areas are in the single digits with wind chills a little below zero.
Former employee alleges security failures at Bally’s Chicago casino
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
Chicago takes national spotlight for New Year's Eve
Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.
Chicago rings in 2026 along Riverwalk with music, fireworks and heightened security
Chicago is taking the national spotlight as it rings in 2026 with its largest New Year’s Eve celebration to date along the Riverwalk.