Plainfield police arrested 22-year-old Chance A. Keller after USB drives containing child sexual-abuse material were found at two businesses; investigators say federal forensics helped link the devices to him.

A Villa Park resident faces felony charges after prosecutors say a pursuit reached 108 mph on I‑88 and ended at a Motel 6 in Villa Park.

Lucky Strike's Wrigleyville lanes at 1027 W. Addison St. have closed permanently, leaving a large entertainment vacancy near Wrigley Field. The company's site redirects guests to its downtown location.

Mayor Brandon Johnson plans a sweeping "Protecting Renters Ordinance"—a rental registry, junk‑fee ban and eviction protections—that will test City Council math this summer.

A 35-year-old Nevada man wanted on robbery and domestic-violence charges was arrested in Melrose Park after U.S. Marshals alerted Cook County investigators.

A Chicago Sun‑Times review found more than 2,500 people jailed in Cook County over unpaid support, prompting questions about due process and calls for alternatives.

A new luxury steakhouse called Esquire will move into the old Esquire Theatre on Oak Street, promising Wagyu, sushi, an omakase counter and a private club.

A 15-year-old was arrested and charged after two April 14 downtown attacks — a CTA train beating near Roosevelt and an aggravated battery on State Street. Police say the arrests led to felony charges.

An Advocate Health subsidiary bought the former LA Fitness at 1836 Freedom Drive in Naperville for more than $23M after developers converted it into a cardiovascular outpatient center.

Sunny and mild today; NWS warns 3–5 ft waves and dangerous currents at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches Saturday into Sunday.

A May 4 offer-of-judgment will pay three Brickyard Mall plaintiffs a combined $190,000 over alleged CPD misconduct during 2020 unrest.

Park Ridge police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to lure a 15-year-old Maine South student into a dark Mazda near Talcott and Cortland Wednesday.

Metra will launch a new Electric Line schedule on June 15, adding midday trains and turning several South Side flag stops into regular stops. The change aims to give Hyde Park and nearby neighborhoods more consistent service.