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A Schaumburg man was arrested for fatally shooting his sister-in-law who he allegedly mistook for a intruder early Christmas Day, authorities said.

The new year will bring new laws to Illinois, with dozens of changes ranging from transportation, medical insurance and safety taking effect as 2025 begins.

‘Tis the season for celebration, and unfortunately, sickness. And it appears the Chicago area is not immune.

In a wild, turbulent year of weather in Chicago, one thing is certain: 2024 will go down as the warmest year in the history of The Windy City, with weather records dating back 153 years.

A stray cat that had been living in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park for months has found a new home at PAWS Chicago, the shelter announced.

A slice of what appears to be American cheese tacked to an empty storefront window in a building that once housed a popular Jeni’s ice cream location has become a viral sensation after someone decided to label it as a new art installation.

While Christmas has come and gone, many Americans are planning celebrations for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day as the holidays wrap up.

It has been another wild year for weather around Chicago. 

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a 2-year-old boy in critical condition in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood Thursday, police said.

If you’re dreaming of a lucky Christmas, hope is still alive as the Mega Millions drawing nears Friday, with the jackpot surpassing $1 billion.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith put in a good word for former coach Pete Carroll, saying any team would be fortunate to have him on the sideline. So did his teammates. Smith says Carroll is a “special human being” who is “always going to be upbeat.” ESPN reported this week that he is interested in returning to coaching after moving......

While Mega Millions mania remains heightened for Friday’s highly anticipated drawing, it was a Powerball play that brought a suburban lottery player a big win.

Chicago Bears fans could be heard chanting “sell the team” both inside and outside Soldier Field during the team’s historic loss to the Seahawks Thursday night.