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Two people were killed and two others seriously injured after a two‑car collision Friday at Highland Ave and 35th St in Downers Grove. DuPage MERIT is investigating.
Sports in ...
Nico Hoerner reportedly agreed to a six-year, $141M extension with the Cubs, pending a physical. The move locks the 28-year-old into Chicago’s core.
23 years after Dalton Mesarchik’s abduction, FBI and Illinois State Police are seeking tips as his family presses for answers.
Weather & Environment in ...
EPA outlined a plan to remove lead‑tainted topsoil from dozens of yards near the former Federated Metals smelter; public comments are open through April 15.
A Galesburg woman was sentenced to 14 days in county jail plus community service after pleading guilty in the July 4, 2024 hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist.
Retail & Industry in ...
Alight's shares slipped under $1 on Friday, exposing the Chicago HR firm to potential NYSE noncompliance after a $3.1B goodwill impairment. Investors and managers are weighing fixes.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Art Institute’s Modern Wing gathers 140 works from the Lee Kun‑hee bequest, including 22 Korean National Treasures, on view through July 5, 2026.
Police released a suspect description after a March 2 robbery on a Blue Line train near Damen. Detectives are asking riders to call 312-745-4447 or submit JK167709 at CPDTIP.com.
A state parole panel on March 26 unanimously denied parole to Patricia Columbo, who was convicted in the 1976 Elk Grove Village murders.
A 17-year-old was found fatally shot in the 6700-block of West Grand Avenue in Montclare; Area Five detectives are investigating.
Two 19-year-olds were shot Thursday night in a moving car on the 4800 block of S. Kostner in Archer Heights. Both were hospitalized and police say no one is in custody.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chicago’s Nutella Café on Michigan Avenue closed abruptly for renovations, and local coverage says no reopening date has been announced. The downtown staple opened in 2017.
A defendant in the 2023 Willowbrook Juneteenth mass shooting pleaded guilty in January and is due to be sentenced Thursday as the case and investigation continue.
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