Veteran Chicago actor Matt DeCaro has died at 70. He was appearing in Goodman Theatre’s revival of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Elgin police responded Friday to reports of gunfire in the 800 block of Park Bluff Circle and opened case EPD# 2026-23136; investigators are asking for tips.

A marked CPD squad car was struck in the Loop before dawn Saturday; two officers were taken to hospital and a 26‑year‑old driver was arrested.

A jury convicted Walter Moran of Cicero of armed robbery and the 2021 shooting at a Marengo gas station. Sentencing is set for July 23, 2026.

A man was critically injured after three masked suspects opened fire in a Lawndale alley Friday. Area Four detectives have released photos and are asking for tips.

A beloved plant shop and animal rescue in Niles says its lease won't be renewed and it's scrambling to find a new space while fundraising to cover relocation and vet bills.

CDC data show ER visits for tick bites at their highest for this time of year since 2017. Illinois health officials urge repellents, tick checks and prompt removal.

Astor Court, a 25,000‑sqft Gold Coast estate at 1355 N Astor, is relisted for $21M with a new @properties agent leading the sale.

Federal agents seized 22 firearms and more than 40 kilograms of drugs from a Chicago storage unit; Mario Neustadter was arrested and charged, officials say.

NWS warns "all hazards" — including tornadoes, damaging winds and flooding — could hit Chicago on Monday, April 27. Expect storms around 1 p.m. and watch local rivers.

A DuPage County man nicknamed "Lucky" claimed a $1M Millionaire Club scratch-off at a Lombard Mobil; the station will receive a $10,000 retailer bonus.

Lawyers say a settlement may be near in the lawsuit over Yorkville’s 1,037‑acre Project Cardinal data‑center plan.

Ferrero began production of Nutella Peanut at its Franklin Park plant after a roughly $75M upgrade, and jars of the new spread are hitting North American shelves. The company held a ribbon-cutting as local production ramped up.