Sean Morrison, the lone Republican on the Cook County Board, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. His exit leaves the 17th District seat open.

Court transcripts show prosecutors warned a judge before Lawrence Reed was released on an ankle monitor — months before he’s accused of the Blue Line fire attack. The newly surfaced record and federal charges have refocused attention on pretrial release decisions.

Robert Flora, 37, has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm by Chicago Police, after his arrest with the U.S. Marshals Task Force.

The Illinois Commerce Commission reduced Ameren Illinois' requested rate hike by $55.8 million, setting the ROE at 9.60%. The decision followed an 11-month review and aims to balance utility needs with consumer interests.

Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against Marimar Martinez, a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent, amid scrutiny over the incident and evidence handling.

A passenger fired inside a moving car in Brighton Park Wednesday night; both the 18-year-old driver and the 39-year-old passenger were rushed to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.

Chicago's 'Our Roots' initiative has planted 68,000 trees, hitting 90% of its goal to increase the city's green coverage, particularly in marginalized areas, as part of its Climate Action Plan.

Blake Shelton is set as the final headliner for the 2026 Chicago Windy City Smokeout, joining other acts for the five-day festival at the United Center parking lot.

Two juveniles arrested in Chicago for robbing and battering a 17-year-old; they face felony and misdemeanor charges.

After aldermen blocked a $1.25M settlement, Dexter Reed’s family asked a federal judge to reinstate their civil-rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago.

Chicago restaurants Kasama and Feld earned MICHELIN stars, highlighting their culinary excellence, with Kasama receiving two stars for its modern Filipino cuisine and Feld recognized for sustainable practices and local sourcing.

Austin tenants at Parkside Apartments say raw sewage, bed bugs and crumbling ceilings have gone unrepaired; the city has sued the owner and a hearing is set for Dec. 4.

Pace will run reduced service on Thanksgiving, switching more than 30 suburban routes to Sunday timetables and changing hours for shuttles in Rosemont and Schaumburg.