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.

Chicago’s Finance Committee advanced backing for a roughly $25.2M HUD loan, secured by CDBG funds, to try to restart the long-stalled Congress Theater renovation in Logan Square.

Chicago police are searching for 13-year-old Alia Marie Lozano-Gaytom, last seen in Brighton Park last Sunday. Area One detectives ask anyone with information to call (312) 747-8380.

A shooting on the 11000-block of South Longwood Drive left one man dead and two others wounded; police say no arrests have been made and detectives are investigating.

Sandeep Dhillon faces a felony charge for killing his son's support dog, with a judge denying release. The dog suffered blunt force trauma, as per a necropsy.