A cellphone video of a hallway fight at Perspectives Joslin campus has families pressing for answers as district rules set a fast investigation timeline.

A federal judge dismissed the Chapter 11 for The Letterman, clearing the way for Up Campus’ $44M bid and for a court receiver to take control of the West Loop student building.

Chilly morning gives way to a sunny Thursday with a high near 58°F. Slight overnight shower chance and a breezy, warmer Friday ahead.

Illinois lawmakers advanced HB5295 to separate abortion and gender‑affirming care records and stop out‑of‑state access, requiring health networks to add safeguards by 2027.

Yummy Bowl is moving into the former Applebee’s at McHenry Plaza; the owner says the opening depends on final work, staffing and a county health inspection.

The five‑building Pavilion Apartments near O’Hare sold for $167 million, the largest Chicago‑area apartment trade this year and a signal of investor interest in large commuter rentals.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said CARE will be available across all 77 community areas, sending clinicians and EMTs — not police — to eligible mental-health calls.

The Fields Studios converted a Marshall Field's warehouse into Chicago’s first purpose-built film and TV campus — nine stages, public grants and promises of local jobs.

Border Tails Rescue in Northbrook is caring for beagles from Ridglan Farms and needs fosters, adopters and supplies as the dogs adjust to life outside a research facility.

Cook County deputies found about two kilograms of suspected heroin and fentanyl during a May 7 eviction in East Garfield Park; a 37-year-old man was charged and later released.

A Skokie man has been charged after police say he fatally struck a pedestrian at Crawford and Kirk; investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

The Chicago Board of Ethics ordered Paul Vallas to pay $214,000 after finding his campaign accepted donations from people doing business with the city.

A 68-year-old woman was struck and killed early Tuesday near Oak Knoll Court and Williamsburg Drive in Streamwood. Police say the crash appeared accidental and have asked anyone with information to call their tipline.