An Aurora man was charged after prosecutors say he caused the death of a 3‑year‑old from Loves Park; an autopsy later ruled the death a homicide.

The Chicago Hounds finished the regular season 10-0 and now host Old Glory DC in a home semi at SeatGeek Stadium. A win would set up a title match the following week.

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a CN freight train near Grayslake's Metra station late Tuesday; investigators are on scene.

Chicago police are investigating after a wooden cross was burned in Grant Park on Tuesday; firefighters extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. Motives remain under review.

Evanston’s four‑person CARE team has handled thousands of nonviolent calls and will expand after city budget moves to add staff, vehicles and hours. The growth follows high call volume and local pilot success.

Chicago's inspector general has launched an ethics probe into a deputy commissioner at the Department of Aviation. The OIG video released June 9 offered few details about the allegations.

Masked ICE agents were seen chasing a car in Belmont Heights; video shows the vehicle crash and an older person detained.

Cafe9 Pisolino opened at Italian Village in the Loop, serving gianduja lattes, house pastries and a Tuscan chicken salad sandwich. The streetside counter occupies the Vivere space at 71 W. Monroe.

Michigan City police launched "Operation Safe Shore" after a large teen gathering at the beach that ended with multiple arrests and three firearms recovered.

DPD selected a $23M GonSosa plan for 8676 S. Vincennes that would add 46 mixed-income apartments and about 12,000 sq ft of retail near the Gresham Metra stop.

A class-action complaint from St. Joseph Medical Center nurses says Ascension and Prime Healthcare breached the hospital's staffing plan and endangered patients.

River Forest leaders pressed a Cook County judge to end the long-running Lake & Lathrop development fight, calling years of delays an eyesore on Lake Street.

A driver was wounded in an apparent road‑rage shooting at the Burr Street exit ramp on I‑80/94 near Gary; Indiana State Police are investigating and seeking tips.