Hundreds of Chicago firefighters battle 4-alarm blaze at West Side auto parts warehouse

At least seven people were killed – including three on Christmas Day—during the extended holiday weekend in Chicago, reports said. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that three people were killed in South Chicago early Sunday in a shooting.The three fatalities on Christmas included a shooting victim in Gage Park.

The date of R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago for child pornography and obstruction charges has been moved due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Associated Press.

Clayton Davis The Chicago Film Critics Association has named Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” as this year’s big winner, netting five prizes, including best picture, director, actress (Frances McDormand), adapted screenplay and cinematography. Leading the CFCA nominations with seven, the Searchlight Pictures drama has performed astoundingly with the half dozen critics awards that have been announced thus far.

The New York, Los Angeles and Boston critics have had their say and now we begin the long, tedious rollout of other critics groups who insist their honors are not meant to have any influence on guild or Oscar voters. The Chicago Film Critics Association and Florida Film Critics Circle have now made their selections and anointed, respectfully, “Nomadland” and “First Cow” as Best Picture.

Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx revealed an ambitious plan to wipe clean the records of convicted marijuana dealers and expressed a willingness to support expunging the records of those found guilty of more serious crimes such as heroin and cocaine possession.  Foxx, who oversees prosecutions in a county that includes Chicago, told the Chicago Sun-Times that her goal is to help people move on with their lives by automatically expunging some criminal records so they don't have to go through

Authorities in Chicago reported 29 individuals shot this weekend, including five fatalities, in another violent weekend across the city. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that six people were injured in one incident in the early morning hours on Saturday at a bar in the city’s South Side.

A tea party fit for royalty! Dream Kardashian, 4, and Chicago West, 2, enjoyed a fancy evening at home as they sipped “tea” from their fine china on Friday, Dec. 18.

Chicago police have arrested a second teen who they said was part of a carjacking crew that killed a retired fire lieutenant. Dwain Williams, 65, was fatally shot Dec.

A hospital north of Chicago has temporarily paused coronavirus vaccinations for its staff after four employees experienced adverse reactions that included tingling and elevated heart rates, according to a report. Three of the employees were recovering well at home while the fourth was continuing to receive medical attention, FOX 32 of Chicago reported.

An ex-con with a long rap sheet admitted decapitating the body of a Chicago woman in her apartment with a handsaw — but denied killing her, prosecutors said. Eric Bryant, 49, was ordered held without bail Thursday by a Cook County judge on a charge of dismembering 61-year-old Kimiko Armstrong.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the murder of a retired Chicago firefighter during a brazenly attempted carjacking in broad daylight, authorities said Thursday.  The unidentified teen was arrested Wednesday in Chicago Heights, Ill., and faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery with a firearm in the death of Dwain Williams, the Chicago Police Department said.  The boy was a participant in the slaying but was unarmed at the time of the shooting, Cook

Kim Kardashian, 40, and Kanye West, 43, are both looking forward to another unforgettable family Christmas with their four kids, North, 7, Saint, 5, Chicago, 2, and baby Psalm, 19 months. As HollywoodLife previously reported, the famous couple have been “struggling” to make their marriage work — but that’s not going to stop them from celebrating the holiday together.

A Chicago-area man has died after being crushed by airplane equipment on Sunday afternoon at O’Hare International Airport, according to reports.  The Cook County medical examiner's office on Monday said Jijo George, 35, of Des Plaines, suffered multiple injuries after he was crushed by an “aircraft drivable pushback apparatus” at the airport's hanger 764.

R&B singer Jeremih has shared the first photo of himself since being released from hospital. The 33-year-old endured a scary battle with coronavirus, but appears to have recovered three weeks after news broke that he was on a ventilator in a Chicago hospital and in critical condition. “THANK GOD IM STILL HERE , THANK YA’LL FOR THE [PRAYERS] UP,” he captioned the December 9 selfie, adding the hashtag, “#imbackkkk.”

Law enforcement in Chicago has released a surveillance video showing a retired Chicago Fire Department lieutenant fighting back against three suspects who were attempting to steal his car before he was fatally shot last week. The Chicago Police  Department has identified the firefighter as 65-year-old Dwain Williams.The fatal shooting took place around 2 p.m.

Jeremih has been released from a Chicago hospital after spending weeks battling COVID-19. "First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life.

Chicago authorities reported a violent weekend that saw at least four people killed and 32 others wounded in shootings across the city.  In the latest attack, a man was fatally shot on the city's Northwest Side on Sunday. Officers responded around 5:10 p.m.

Kim Kardashian, 40, took to her Instagram story to share a memorable moment with her family as they took in the joy of her son Saint turning five-years-old on Dec. 5.

A Michigan woman was arrested in the cold case deaths of her newborn twins 17 years ago. Antoinette Briley, 41, of Holland, is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.