Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit

A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.

Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
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Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.

Hyde Park businesses hit with series of overnight burglaries

Chicago police are investigating after five businesses were broken into and burglarized Tuesday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

Trio sought after teen robbed on CTA platform, police say

Chicago police are looking for three people accused of robbing a 16-year-old on a CTA platform last month.

Founder of Chicago crypto company indicted in $10M money laundering scheme

A federal grand jury indicted the founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency company accused of operating an illegal $10 million money laundering scheme. 

Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican

Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.

Chicago weather: Clouds keep temps steady in the 40s

Clouds hold temperatures in the 40s through Friday before a sunnier, milder weekend in the 50s.

Family demands accountability from Indiana hospital after highway birth
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A Chicago couple says a northwest Indiana hospital sent them away while the mother was in active labor — forcing them to deliver their newborn along the side of a highway.

Woman set on fire during CTA train argument in the Loop, person of interest in custody
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A person of interest is in custody after a 26-year-old woman was critically injured Monday night when she was set on fire during an argument on a CTA train in the Loop.

Beloved Rogers Park pizza shop reopens after ICE-related closure

A beloved Rogers Park pizza shop that abruptly closed in October, citing fear caused by immigration enforcement in the neighborhood, has officially reopened.

Local pastor arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest | The Chicago Report
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Detentions at the Broadview ICE processing facility have reportedly dipped to only four people after a judge's order to clean up conditions and with the department of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. But, it hasn't stopped the contentious scenes outside.

Chicago advocate unites lung cancer patients, caregivers for awareness month
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Jill Feldman, founder of the EGFR Resisters group, shares her story and the inspiration behind organizing a community event for those affected by EGFR-positive lung cancer.

SNAP recipients will need to reapply for benefits
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People who are receiving food assistance will need to reapply for benefits, according to the Dept. of Agriculture.