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Prosecutors say a St. Charles man was charged with 51 felonies after investigators found hundreds of alleged up‑skirt videos on his phone. Authorities are urging possible victims to contact Geneva police.
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CVS Health opened its first Chicago pharmacy-only location in the West End, a compact apothecary-style shop focused on prescriptions and pharmacist care. The company says four more Chicago sites are planned this summer.
Chicago police investigated a reported sexual assault at the Millennium Park parking garage Monday after witnesses said a suspect fled toward a Red Line train.
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg on the 100 block of East Wacker Drive early Sunday and taken to Lurie Children’s in good condition. Police say the teen was uncooperative and no arrests have been made.
A pre-dawn crash on the Eisenhower Expressway left one person dead and closed lanes near 1st Avenue, snarling the morning commute in Maywood and Forest Park.
A man was killed early Sunday on Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview after a hit-and-run. Police say the driver told officers she thought she hit a dog and has been charged.
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Warm, breezy Monday gives way to storms Tuesday with gusty winds and possible hail. Check forecasts and transit alerts.
A Rockton family accepted a $52 million settlement after their child was struck while boarding a school bus; the student now needs round‑the‑clock care.
Sports in ...
After a 131-113 loss in Oklahoma City, the Bulls missed the postseason for the first time since 2021, leaving Chicago with major offseason decisions to make.
Community & Society in ...
Pope Leo XIV led Palm Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, opening his first Holy Week as tens of thousands gathered and memories of Pope Francis resurfaced.
Politics & Govt in ...
Thousands lined Randall Road and Kimball & Grove on Saturday as local No Kings protests joined a nationwide day of action, with banners, horns and red knit hats. The roadside rallies mixed local grievances with a coordinated national push.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Pritzker’s BUILD plan would loosen zoning, legalize ADUs and add $250M to spur 'missing‑middle' housing across Illinois. The package has already drawn pushback from suburban leaders.
An 18-year-old was critically wounded after someone opened fire on his moving vehicle in Ashburn early Saturday; police say he was taken to Christ Hospital and detectives are investigating.
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