A Chicago Streets and Sanitation tow truck driver has pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he and others took three vehicles while on duty.

The University of Illinois trustees approved a modest tuition increase for incoming freshmen at UIUC and UIC, along with higher housing and fee rates. Current in‑state students keep their four‑year guarantee.

A 41-year-old man was shot in the 2100 block of S. Pulaski Road and later died at Mount Sinai Hospital; police say no arrests have been made.

A South Korea–founded church has quietly added sites across Chicago suburbs even as ex‑members and court records raise questions about its practices.

Aon’s phase‑two analysis says long‑term GLP‑1 use may lower employer medical‑cost growth and cut some cancer and cardiac risks — but steep upfront drug bills complicate coverage choices.

Chicago experiences snow with a high near 36 degrees, 100% chance of precipitation, and gusts up to 25 mph. Conditions may affect visibility and roads are covered in snow and ice.

An 18-year-old named Daniel May was charged with a felony for shooting a woman in Chicago. He was arrested soon after the incident. Details remain limited as police continue their investigation.

A fatal collision in Manhattan, Will County, involving a school bus and a sedan resulted in the car driver's death and no major injuries to the 10 students on the bus.

Transwestern is relocating its Chicago flagship to the penthouse at 123 N. Wacker Drive, taking about 35,000 square feet and consolidating its downtown offices. The move comes as leasing momentum builds at the riverfront tower.

United flight attendants picketed outside Willis Tower in Chicago Thursday, pressing for higher pay, scheduling changes and to block a new preferential bidding system. The action reflects months of stalled bargaining.

A liquor‑license filing shows Illy River North at 675 N. Wells; the owner says the spot will be an all‑day cafe and gelato shop. If it opens, it would be Illy’s second Chicago location.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will keynote Chicago's MLK interfaith breakfast next Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson said. The event's theme centers on defending democracy.

Registration opened for the Chicago Polar Plunge, set for March 1 at North Avenue Beach. Participants are asked to raise $200 to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.