A traffic stop on Chicago’s Near West Side led to two juveniles and an adult detained and three firearms recovered, the 12th District posted. Police have not released charges.

A 76-year-old Antioch man was arrested after firing a shotgun to scare fishermen from his private pond; deputies say pellets struck the water but no one was hurt.

A Kane County judge resentenced Christopher Carrillo to six years after he violated probation in the hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old Izaiah Lopez.

Anton Frondell is expected to debut for the Blackhawks this week after his Swedish season ended. His first NHL games could be a decisive test for Chicago's rebuild.

A shooting near 38th and Indiana left one man dead and two others wounded Saturday night in Bronzeville, police said.

Officials warn Cook County residents about fake 'hearing notice' texts that use QR codes to steal payments or data. Authorities say do not scan or pay.

Colorado clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 road win in Chicago as MacKinnon and Necas paced the Avalanche.

Billy Bricks is pairing its wood‑fired pizza with Moo Joe’s award‑winning ice cream and has opened a Parlor on Central shop in Evanston. Expect pizza and scoops side by side.

A 30-year-old man was stabbed on the Blue Line platform at Western Avenue in Logan Square and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Area Five detectives are investigating.

Austin's viral dessert shop The Bougie Foodie is opening in Chicago's Fulton Market this April with its signature 6‑ounce Cookie Mountains and boozy bread pudding.

Police warned Chinatown merchants after two overnight break-ins that targeted rear doors. Area One detectives are seeking tips at 312‑747‑8380.

Illinois production spending climbed to roughly $703M in 2025 as Pritzker and studio leaders touted new credits, a $10M soundstage grant and a green bonus for shoots.

Annette Guzman collected homeowner exemptions on a South Loop condo she no longer occupied and repaid part of the money; Cook County is reviewing whether to reclaim earlier years.