Seniors at Evergreen Tower say months without reliable heat have left them using space heaters and ovens while mounting bills and cold weather raise safety concerns. Residents want firm repair timelines from management.

Fire crews rescued a woman and a child from a Hanson Park house fire early Wednesday; both were taken to Stroger Hospital and the blaze is under investigation.

UNESCO tapped Chicago to host International Jazz Day 2026. Herbie Hancock and local partners will lead a month of concerts, education and a global Lyric Opera livestream.

Twin former Thornton Fractional teachers face criminal charges alleging sexual assaults. Board minutes show both resigned in June 2024 as investigations proceed.

Chicago neighborhoods experience multiple commercial burglaries, with thieves using sledgehammers to break in and steal from local businesses. Police issued an alert and advise increased security.

Aurora police officer catches resident jumping from second-story window during house fire rescue; three treated for minor injuries with the home deemed uninhabitable.

Lurie Children’s said it will stop starting gender-affirming medications for new patients under 18 as federal scrutiny of pediatric transition care increases.

Chicago receives Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer honor from NDIA for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to digital equity.

TransLoop is moving its Chicago HQ into a 44,457-square-foot River North sublease, signaling a hiring push that could add about 200 roles.

A new analysis ties a rare drop in deceased‑donor kidneys to shaken public confidence after federal probes. Local transplant groups say the dip could worsen waitlists.

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois near Ohlman, causing vibrations but no immediate reports of damage. Residents felt the quake, which occurred at a depth of 8.8 km.

Orland Park has approved an Amazon commercial development, projected to create jobs and tax revenue, though facing community concerns over traffic and transparency.

A conveyor-belt blaze at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant near 130th and Torrence was extinguished Monday; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.