Frank Thomas sued the White Sox, Nike and Fanatics, saying City Connect 2.0 jerseys used his name and No. 35 without permission and seeking damages.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced The Chicks will headline the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield, with an 11‑day Grandstand slate that includes Bailey Zimmerman and Matchbox Twenty.

A burglary alarm at an Elmwood Park sports bar led to a brief police chase and crash on Tuesday, leaving one suspect hospitalized and at least one person in custody.

A 38-year-old woman was found shot inside a Twin Lakes apartment Monday; an 11-month-old baby and a dog were unharmed and a suspect was detained.

A Chicago man faces a federal charge after allegedly posting "I'm going to shoot up a synagogue" on X; he was arrested in Florida and released on $100,000 bond.

A Will County committee advanced a controversial 2,400‑acre Earthrise solar project near Crete, promising tax revenue and union jobs while drawing farmer opposition. The proposal now heads to a mid‑April county‑board vote.

A St. Charles chef is launching Roaming Hoolies, a trailer-based Irish pub for parties and parades. The 20-foot build will seat about 15–20 and includes draft lines.

Nora and Gary Facko say their 37-year-old son was shot by Palos Hills officers on Feb. 15; state police are investigating and will refer the file to Cook County prosecutors.

Districts across Illinois say federal staff cuts, a rescinded guidance and delayed Title III dollars are forcing them to budget conservatively to protect bilingual and EL supports.

Wrigleyville mainstay Uncommon Ground is seeking a new operator as its owners prepare to retire, leaving the Lakeview venue — and its Greenstar brewery — in play.

Three people were found dead early Monday in a Crete Township home and a person of interest is in custody. Officials say there is no public threat.

Police say a 1561 team arrested a juvenile at a West Side transit stop after officers recovered a Remington 9mm handgun with a laser attached.

Six people were shot early Sunday in Normal, Ill., including two Illinois State University students. Police say injuries were non-life-threatening and there is no ongoing threat.