Two people were stabbed on a Chicago CTA Red Line platform; police are investigating with no arrests made. The Federal Transit Authority has criticized CTA's safety measures.

An Illinois Lottery player won $1 million in the Lucky Day Lotto after matching five numbers in the Jan. 4 evening draw. The winning play was purchased online.

A 58-year-old woman was found dead aboard a CTA L train in Rogers Park Monday; Area 3 detectives are investigating. The CTA said service was briefly affected around Howard.

Atomic Hospitality is now operating VU Rooftop at McCormick Place, has made soft menu and ambience tweaks and installed James Beard winner Debbie Gold to lead the kitchen.

Four people were detained after a pre-dawn burglary at a Downers Grove sub shop; two suspects remained at large after a chase along I-355. Local police and neighboring agencies searched the area.

A 16-year-old was shot early Monday in Auburn Gresham and walked to St. Bernard Hospital. Police say he's in good condition and Area Two detectives are investigating.

Chicago police alert public after an armed robbery on the CTA Blue Line, urging vigilance and prompt reporting.

A woman and man were shot while driving in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood; the woman is critical. No suspects are in custody, and tips are sought.

Chicago Police warn residents of armed robberies in Washington Park and West Woodlawn, with suspects forcibly taking victims' property and bank account access.

Haraz Coffee House opened on Aurora's Route 59, serving traditional Yemeni coffee and a pastry case of cakes and cookies.

Plaintiffs filed a federal suit in Chicago alleging the McRib's name and shape mislead shoppers into buying a sandwich with no actual rib meat. The complaint seeks class status and damages.

Related Midwest’s north tower at 400 N. Lake Shore has its 66th floor staged for a pour as crews press toward a 72‑story topping out and DuSable Park advances. The project aims for openings around 2027.

A rare Blackhawk bourbon sold for $71,375 by Unicorn Auctions, associated with the Chicago Blackhawks' history and the Wirtz family's distilling legacy.