Debt buyers are reviving long‑dormant second mortgages in Chicago, forcing foreclosure fights and prompting scrutiny from lawyers, the CFPB and lawmakers.

A 16-year-old was arrested after a woman was robbed on a CTA Blue Line train at Harlem station; police charged him with aggravated robbery. The case is under investigation.

The Citizens Utility Board told Illinois regulators the proposed American Water‑Essential Utilities merger would not serve consumers, citing rising bills and service problems.

A federal jury in Chicago convicted former CFO Tina Feuerstein of eight wire‑fraud counts after prosecutors say she charged more than $1 million in personal purchases to a company card.

Video shows a car set on fire and explode during an alleged takeover in Gresham; police say they responded but no report was filed.

Cook County’s Circuit Court Clerk is waiving collection fees on eligible moving-violation tickets during a five-day Amnesty Week, April 27–May 1. In-person and phone payments will be accepted.

A woman was killed Monday when a semi struck her on the 6300-block of South Western Avenue in Chicago Lawn; CPD's Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

A man was found dead inside a Lake in the Hills home after a reported fire on Brittany Bend; officials say the scene appears not suspicious and investigators are on the scene.

An EF-1 tornado damaged a section of Rivian's Normal plant, pausing R2 operations while crews assess repairs. No injuries were reported and Rivian says it expects to restart Building 2 this week.

Whitney Young principal Rickey Harris says he was unharmed after his car was struck by gunfire Friday night. He plans to review intersection camera footage as police investigate.

A Nakash affiliate allegedly defaulted on a $35M mortgage for the Hotel Lincoln; the loan has moved to special servicing and LNR Partners is weighing a three-year extension.

Chicago police released images of nine people wanted in a beating aboard a Loop CTA train last Tuesday. Detectives are asking riders with tips or video to come forward.

CTA abruptly ended its Monterrey Security contract on April 20, affecting about 250 guards and redirecting resources to sworn officers, K‑9s and crisis teams.