A new Illinois measure would raise compensation for people exonerated after wrongful convictions to $50,000 per year and count pretrial and juvenile detention toward awards.

Minooka has struck an agreement to host a small two‑megawatt solar array near I‑80, with one‑time payments and park funding built into the deal. Village officials say engineering and final permits will be handled in upcoming meetings.

A 23-year-old man was shot and died Sunday on the Near South Side; Area Three detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Wynnchurch has sold Labrie Environmental Group to Hiab for about $1.04 billion, moving the North American refuse-truck maker out of the Chicago-area PE firm’s portfolio.

Newly posted COPA records show Supt. Larry Snelling rejected a recommendation to fire Officer Michael Bryant for a 2019 stop, instead proposing a 25‑day suspension.

Automobili Lamborghini America says a Chicago dealer ran a 'shadow program' that diverted dozens of new Lamborghinis to resellers and cost the brand more than $4M in incentives. The dealer denies wrongdoing while talks continue and a December 2026 trial date is on the calendar.

Police say a crew cut fences and sliced locks to steal tools from multiple South Side construction sites; Area One detectives are asking for tips.

A north suburban driver was hurt after his car crashed through two garages and struck two houses near Harlem and Howard in Niles; police say he accidentally shifted into drive.

Dennis Hull, the Blackhawks’ 'Silver Jet,' died Saturday at 81. The team praised his scoring, toughness and locker-room humor.

The Gene Siskel Film Center marks 25 years on State Street with a "25 For 25" retrospective, bringing High Fidelity, Cooley High and other favorites back to the Loop. The series kicked off this week with special screenings and guest appearances.

A long-vacant Rogers Park firehouse has a $3 million plan to reopen as a café and event space.

Chicago-area unions bussed members to Springfield to demand a "billionaires tax" package they say would raise billions for schools, transit and property-tax relief.

High waves and strong onshore winds will keep swimmers out of Lake Michigan on Saturday, May 30. Lifeguards and officials warn to stay off piers and breakwalls.