A 20-year-old woman was pulled from the Chicago River on Sunday and was later identified by the Cook County medical examiner; detectives continue to investigate.

A 28-year-old man was shot late Sunday in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood and is hospitalized in critical condition while detectives investigate.

A Lake County jury found Nicholas Caban and Jacob Firestone guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 Fort Sheridan Beach beating that killed Matthew Ascaridis.

Two North Shore parks are under investigation after teens reported being targeted for their religion. Police say they are identifying those involved and are seeking tips.

A new Potbelly at Kirkland Crossing opened April 3; the April 23 grand opening will give the first 50 guests free Potbelly for a year.

A 30-year-old man was shot on the front porch of a West Garfield Park home Sunday afternoon. Police say no suspect information has been released as detectives investigate.

A late‑night crash near 44th and Pulaski left a driver dead after a Jeep Cherokee ignited; police say no other injuries were reported.

A state bill would force faster IDOT safety reviews of dangerous intersections in southern Will County after several crashes, including a deadly January collision near Manhattan.

Overnight storms sent Des Plaines and Fox rivers toward flood stage across Lake County, with flooded streets and at least one road closure reported on Saturday.

A 3-month-old identified as Mynna Anderson was found dead in a Near West Side home; area detectives and the Cook County Medical Examiner are investigating.

A Winnetka developer listed a non‑lakefront spec mansion at $16.9M, promising more than 17,000 square feet and museum‑grade amenities.

The Chicago Teachers Union is shifting to income‑based dues that will raise payments for most members and generate new revenue as the union readies for November’s school board vote.

A Lake Forest resident and former owner of the Winnetka 'Home Alone' house faces seven felony counts after police seized electronic evidence during a search.