Abbott is reportedly closing in on Exact Sciences, the maker of Cologuard, in a multibillion‑dollar deal that would boost its cancer‑diagnostics footprint. Talks are ongoing and could produce a formal announcement soon.

An NTSB report on a fatal Elgin, Illinois crash found a train's whistle and signals activated too late for a landscaping truck driver to avoid a collision.

Connor Bedard's consistent performances, including a second career hat trick, are leading the Chicago Blackhawks out of a slump and positioning them for playoff contention.

Illinois deer hunters are reminded by IDNR to use mandatory check stations in CWD-affected counties during the firearm season. New stations are added in Bureau, Ford, and Lee counties for better disease monitoring.

Two teens have been charged after a violent West Pullman robbery; police say arrests were made within an hour.

Chicago Police issued a community alert due to a series of burglaries in the 002nd District, advising residents to secure their homes and report suspicious activity.

Chicago police say a man was grazed by gunfire during a South Side foot chase and COPA has opened an investigation.

Cook County's assessor released a free Housing Market Tracker that maps sales from 2020–2024 and shows neighborhood median-price shifts as tax bills rise. It’s meant to help homeowners see the sales behind reassessments.

A woman was doused with a liquid and set on fire aboard a Blue Line train in the Loop; she was taken to Stroger Hospital and police opened an arson investigation.

National Guard troops from Texas and California are set to return from their deployments in Illinois and Oregon, with legal challenges affecting the federal use of troops in cities.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined LGBTQ+ leaders during Transgender Awareness Week, affirming support for transgender rights and honoring lost lives due to violence.

Mayor Brandon Johnson says security footage shows someone started a small fire outside Chicago City Hall late Friday. Police are investigating; no injuries were reported.

Chicago Police issued an alert after a 16-year-old was robbed on the Green Line CTA platform in Bronzeville. Three suspects are sought, and vigilance is advised for transit riders.