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A Machesney Park TJ Maxx manager was charged after deputies found a hidden camera in a women’s dressing room; investigators are asking possible victims to come forward.
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Cool, breezy Wednesday gives way to showers tonight and a gusty, potentially severe Thursday. Expect more rain through Saturday and choppy lake conditions.
FBI Chicago released photos of two people accused of posing as federal agents and extorting money. Officials urge anyone contacted to report tips to IC3 or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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The owner of 500 Davis Street has listed the downtown Evanston office building for sale after a Fulton Market setback, adding pressure to a soft suburban office market.
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Three Chicago restaurants — Monteverde, Cariño and Feld — landed on the James Beard Awards finalists list; winners will be revealed at the Lyric Opera on June 15.
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Skyway Lanes, the city's last Black-owned bowling alley, will close April 26 after a brief wave of support couldn't cover rising costs.
Two men were arrested after reported gunfire in downtown Aurora; police say the arrests were made without incident and investigators are canvassing for witnesses.
A year after Chapter 11, Roti is testing ghost kitchens, franchising and venue deals as it rebuilds under new owners.
A 28-year-old woman was shot and robbed Monday on a Belmont Cragin sidewalk in the 5700 block of West Diversey; police say she was taken to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.
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HARTING's Elgin facility has ramped hiring as AI-driven data-center and chip demand lifts orders for connectors and power gear. New listings span production and engineering roles.
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Jimmy Clayton, 40, was named president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, becoming the youngest person to lead the statewide business group. Members and lawmakers will watch his early policy moves closely.
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Illinois State Police says all 169 call centers have moved to Next Generation 911, allowing text, photos and improved location data for dispatchers statewide.
A driver who fled a traffic stop crashed in Joliet and barricaded inside a home, prompting lockdowns at a nearby school and daycare. Authorities established a perimeter on Joyce Road.
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