Two people were injured in a stabbing on State Street in the Loop Friday night. Police blocked State and Lake while investigators processed the scene.

IDOC says it will close Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and build a women's prison at or near the Stateville campus in Crest Hill — a roughly $1B project that has drawn sharp local opposition.

The Lincoln Park Buffalo Wild Wings is moving a few blocks north to a smaller Clybourn takeout location; a GO pickup format is expected in late July.

A 31-year-old Aurora man faces two counts of first‑degree murder after a confrontation near Warehouse Church left a 57‑year‑old man dead; investigators are seeking tips.

An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested after police say they carjacked a 63‑year‑old man on Chicago’s South Side; the older suspect faces weapons-enhanced felony counts.

An 18-year-old was rushed to a hospital after a reported uterine perforation at Planned Parenthood’s Near North clinic, renewing questions about oversight in Illinois.

Chicago placed a $100M+ order for 120 emergency vehicles — 42 pumpers, 38 ladder trucks and 40 ambulances — to modernize an aging fleet and boost front-line safety.

Chicago's Harold's Chicken opened a Hobart location this week, bringing the South Side fried-chicken staple and its signature mild sauce to Northwest Indiana. The Times covered the opening.

Chicago’s Office of Labor Standards published clarified paid‑leave rules that took effect Monday, tightening joint‑employer responsibilities and changing accrual and payout mechanics. Employers should audit payroll, PTO policies and notice practices right away.

Police released clothing descriptions after two people allegedly attacked a 26-year-old on a CTA platform in the West Loop. Detectives ask anyone with tips or video to call 312-745-4447.

Cellphone video shows multiple cars burning early Friday in Humboldt Park; the cause is unclear and officials had provided few details at first.

A pro‑ISIS propaganda poster showing a bloodied Pope Leo XIV with a soccer ball surfaced ahead of his June 6–12 Spain trip, prompting embassy alerts and heightened security. Officials say the image appears timed to the World Cup opening.

CPS will replace the HSAT with the longer PreACT 9 Secure for eighth graders; the Oct. 7, 2026 administration and English-only format have raised access concerns.