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The Englewood neighborhood is grappling with a series of armed robberies, according to a recent community alert from the Chicago Police Department's 7th District. Reports indicate that the series of thefts are marked by a similar modus operandi, with offenders believed to be...

CHICAGO (CBS) — In need of a break from Chicago's arctic cold? Try heading to Antarctica. Monday's temperatures are in the single digits , but in Antarctica, highs are in the 30s. Meteorologist Kylee Miller said January is actually the warmest month in Antarctica, when highs...

More than 300 people spent Monday at the Greater Chicago Food Depository for the MLK Day of Service. "It's really great to see the younger generation come out to give back to the community," said spokesperson Man Yee Lee. "As Dr. King said himself, everyone is great and...

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Chicago man accused of selling cocaine in west suburban Naperville, police announced Monday. The backstory: — Deonte Bell, 23, was charged with one count of armed violence and two counts of...

Some Chicago-area schools have announced closures or switches to e-learning for Tuesday as the region braces for dangerously cold wind chills. While many schools were already closed across the region for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, some added Tuesday closures as the...

If you're looking for a great place to cheer on your favorite team, there's a sports bar in Illinois that a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer owns. Illinois is definitely a sports state. The residents are die-hard for their teams. If they can't make it in person, they're watching the...

CHICAGO — A group of burglars broke into at least four businesses early Sunday, two in the Loop and one each in Lakeview and Lincoln Park, according to Chicago police. The five-person crew remains on the loose, CPD said. They started their crime spree by breaking through the...

CHICAGO, IL — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center will open its doors for a free day of education, health services, and cultural reflection. Partnering with the South Side Help Center, WVON, and the AIDS Healthcare...

CHICAGO — A Chicago man is facing multiple felony charges after an extensive two-month investigation led to his arrest in Naperville for alleged crack cocaine sales, police confirmed.

Two cities in the Land of Lincoln just landed among the 20 most dangerous in America, and the stats will make you double-check your locks. Too many rapes, murders, armed robberies, aggravated assaults, and other violent crimes are why 2 Illinois cities rank amongst the 20 most...