A threat call Tuesday put West Chicago Community High on lockdown; police searched the campus and officials say students are safe. Investigators remained on scene as authorities assessed the report.

Northalsted Market Days named Keri Hilson, Daya, and JORDY among headliners for Aug. 7 6, with expanded VIP options and more than 300 vendors.

State prosecutors say a Glenview vendor billed Medicaid for care that wasn't provided, allegedly siphoning more than $44,000 from a program for people with disabilities.

Illinois State Police charged a 21-year-old after a May 17 I‑290 chain‑reaction crash that killed a passenger and injured others. The suspect is in Cook County custody.

A compact Old Town bistro from Jason Chan and Chef Mitchell Acuña brings foie gras, caviar and A5 Miyazaki ribeye to a 30-seat dining room. An expectant pastry program completes the menu.

A Northwestern study shows montelukast reprograms tumor-supporting immune cells and restores checkpoint-inhibitor response in lab models.

An MRI revealed Rickea Jackson tore the ACL in her left knee during the May 17 game; the Chicago Sky say she will miss the 2026 season and undergo surgery.

Two Chicago men were arrested Monday and charged in an October Auburn Gresham shooting that killed two teens; detention hearings are set Tuesday.

A complaint made public May 19 says Gene & Georgetti alleges SSP America used its name to win a Midway concession, then failed to honor licensing and quality commitments.

A Chicago mother says her 12-year-old was dragged, punched and choked in a Pershing Magnet classroom last December; a teacher has been charged and CPS says it removed the employee.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said May 18 he's "not opposed" to pausing Illinois' gas tax as pump prices rise, but warned a break would shave critical funding for roads and transit.

Wolf Point West secured roughly $142 million in refinancing as owners replace older debt across the River North campus. The deal was arranged by JLL and backed by New York Life.

Kane County approved modest raises and riverboat-fund awards at its Tuesday meeting as officials continue searching for ways to close a looming budget gap.