A Cook County jury awarded $12.2M to Shirley Adams’ family after finding negligent care at a Lakeview nursing home led to infected pressure wounds and her death.

A man facing existing theft charges was caught attempting another theft and had his pre-trial release revoked. He stole items from Ulta and Nordstrom Rack stores. The issue raises concerns about the Safe-T-Act and pre-trial release policies.

A series of burglaries in South Shore, Chicago, prompt police to issue a community alert, advising residents to report suspicious activities and to cooperate with investigations.

Illinois introduces digital IDs and driver's licenses for iPhone users, with plans to expand to other devices. The move is aimed at modernizing governance and simplifying transactions while maintaining security and privacy.

Former Illinois DHS employee Billy R. Ruple Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for disseminating child sexual abuse material. Attorney General Kwame Raoul and law enforcement collaborated in the conviction.

Police released images after a 15‑year‑old was robbed at gunpoint on a Green Line train in Englewood. Detectives are asking riders to review the photos and share tips.

Insurance bills are spiking across Chicago after basement floods and carrier rate increases. Local reporting shows repair bills in the tens of thousands and a fresh legal fight over insurer data.

A man was critically wounded in a CPD-involved shooting in Washington Park, Chicago. COPA is investigating the incident with no officer injuries reported.

Cloudflare experienced an internal service disruption affecting various websites and services, including ChatGPT and NJ Transit, with the company working on restoring service amid ongoing financial consequences.

Edged has broken ground on a second Aurora data center built for dense AI workloads. The 72 MW facility will use waterless cooling and aims to be online in Q2 2027.

A woman and a 9-year-old were seriously injured after a group attacked them on a South Deering sidewalk Monday; Area Two detectives are asking for tips.

Two men were injured in separate attacks involving sharp objects on Chicago's Near West Side; one possibly with an axe. Both victims are in good condition; no suspects arrested.

Grand Crossing inaugurated the Xchange Chicago tech hub, expected to create jobs and boost the local economy with support from officials and community leaders.