Here's when you can visit Brookfield Zoo for free in January, February
What better way to kick off the new year than a free visit to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?
Boy, 16, reported missing from Chicago's South Side
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old boy last seen on the city’s South Side.
Police warn of River North robberies by people asking for donations
Police are warning River North residents and visitors about a string of robberies in which offenders allegedly trick victims into handing over their phones before stealing money electronically.
Nyveia Lofton: Missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Chicago's West Side
A search is underway for a missing 15-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, authorities said.
Man injured after gun discharges during cleaning on Christmas Day on Chicago’s Northwest Side: police
A man is hospitalized after a gun accidentally discharged while being cleaned Christmas Day on Chicago’s Northwest Side, police said.
Isabella Brown: 15-year-old girl reported missing from Chicago's South Side
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Chicago’s South Side days before Christmas.
Teen arrested months after armed robbery on Chicago CTA platform, police say
Nearly four months later, Chicago police say a teen is in custody in connection with an armed robbery on a CTA platform.
Illinois prosecutor clears Aurora officers of wrongdoing after man's in-custody death
Kane County's top prosecutor says Aurora police officers did nothing wrong in the in-custody death of Irving Martinez earlier this year.
Chicago crime: Teen arrested 5 months after robbing and carjacking another boy, police say
Chicago police say a teen has been arrested months after he robbed and carjacked another boy on the South Side.
Analis Suarez: Chicago teen missing from Northwest Side, police say
Chicago police are asking for help finding 17-year-old Analis Suarez, who's been reported missing from the Northwest Side.
Chicago police: Man sought after pushing woman into her car, sexually assaulting her
Chicago police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Christmas Eve.
Fire breaks out at home in Zion
Crews are investigating a late-night house fire in north suburban Zion.
Overnight house fire in Zion
A fire broke out late Wednesday at a home in suburban Zion. Crews are investigating.
Chicago weather: Your Christmas Day forecast
Merry Christmas! Mike Caplan has your holiday forecast!
$1.7B Powerball jackpot still up for grabs on Christmas Eve
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
Chicago weather: Fog and drizzle for your Christmas Eve night
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.



















