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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation tonight in Dolton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Woodstock Walmart closed after New Year's Eve fire inside store
Firefighters responded to a reported fire inside a Walmart in northwest suburban Woodstock Wednesday night.
Firefighters responded to a reported fire inside a Walmart in northwest suburban Woodstock Wednesday night.
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.
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.
A man was taken to the hospital early New Year’s Day after being shot in the leg in Chicago’s South Loop.