GEICO is expanding with new offices in Chicago and Beachwood, Ohio, hiring for various corporate roles and tapping into local talent for strategic growth.

A nationwide outage briefly affected U.S. passport verification in Illinois, but did not cause DMV delays due to a contingency plan. The cause was unclear.

St. Sabina Church celebrated Fr. Michael Pfleger's 50 years of priesthood with a "Day of Blessing," reflecting his social justice efforts in the Chicago community.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker reported being detained by federal agents at O'Hare Airport and questioned about his political views; Homeland Security called the stop routine and lawful.

A 17-year-old was shot near a Chicago high school, resulting in a soft lockdown and increased security measures, with the student now in good condition.

A 23-year-old man died after being rescued from Lake Michigan; he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Conditions were not ideal for swimming due to the cold water.

A golfer, 70, is in ICU after an SUV drove onto Billy Caldwell Golf Course and hit him. Witnesses report the driver appeared enraged. He was arrested, and police responded swiftly to the incident.

Two men, including rapper Munna Duke, were fatally shot in Edgewater, Chicago; a third man was wounded. No arrests have been made; the shooting site was closed for public safety.

Chicago's forecast includes cool temperatures in the 70s, isolated showers, and thunderstorms with a low chance of precipitation and gusty winds. Fog is expected late night and scattered showers could continue into Wednesday.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set Jackson County's property tax equalization factor at 1.0165, impacting local tax assessments for fairness across Illinois counties.

Arthur Turner, detained pre-trial after a high-speed chase and crash, faces charges including burglary and battery against an officer. Co-defendants Owin Turner and Thomas White remain free until trial.

A body was found in Lake Michigan near Beverly Shores, Indiana. Authorities are seeking help to identify it, noting the deceased wore plaid pajama pants and had a unique ring.

A former wrestling coach at Deerfield High School, Alexander E. Cohen, is charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography, involving children under 13.