A fire broke out at a Chicago funeral home, causing no injuries. The CTA briefly rerouted buses, and investigators ruled the cause as accidental. The extent of damage is being assessed.

Coca-Cola considers using more plastic bottles due to rising costs from Trump's tariffs on aluminum imports, despite environmental concerns and previous sustainability goals.

The Ravinia Festival plans a $75 million renovation, including the Pavilion's update, starting before summer 2025 and finishing by July 2026, with the Hunter Family and The Negaunee Foundation making significant donations.

A United Airlines flight returned to Chicago due to a cockpit windshield issue. The plane landed safely, and no injuries occurred. The cause wasn't immediately clear.

Two individuals face charges after 12-year-old Dalilah Batey was shot dead in Chicago. Tyler Wright, 19, was charged with felony child endangerment, while a 14-year-old boy was charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Illinois judge ruled the state's FOID law unconstitutional for in-home gun possession, reflecting on Second Amendment protections in a case against a woman charged for having a gun without a FOID card.

A Metra Electric train hit an SUV in South Chicago, resulting in one death and three injuries. The collision, with operational gates, is under investigation. Service continues unaffected.

Jerry Braddy from Tennessee was sentenced to ten years for attempted sexual enticement of a minor and will also face supervised release and sex offender registration.

Ceferino Espinoza Angulo, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, is charged with drug trafficking and illegal gun possession.

Turnpike Troubadours will headline the Grandstand at the Illinois State Fair on August 17 with their new album, having garnered 1.5 billion streams worldwide. Tickets are available starting February 15.

Two men were fatally shot after an argument inside a Chicago residence; the suspect remains at large, with no arrests made. Police are investigating the incident.

Beyoncé adds extra dates to her "Cowboy Carter" tour due to high demand, including a third show in Chicago and additional shows in London, Paris, and Atlanta.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has suspended most of its activities under new director Russell Vought, raising concerns about consumer protections.