A 15-year-old was critically wounded after a shooting at West Park in Joliet; a 14-year-old was also injured and police are canvassing the scene.

A 44-year-old man was shot Sunday night on the 200 block of North Leclaire Avenue in Austin; he was taken to Mount Sinai and is in good condition as police investigate.

Court‑appointed special prosecutors in Cook County billed more than $773,000 in 2024–25, prompting questions about oversight and how appointments are made. Public records and advocates say transparency is limited.

Light snow arrives after 10 p.m. Tuesday. Expect slick untreated roads and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan.

Light snow and gusty northwest winds will slow Chicago's Monday commute; expect 1–3 inches and blowing snow through the morning.

At least three people were killed Sunday morning in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway; inbound lanes at Washington Boulevard were closed while state troopers investigated.

The Illinois Democratic Party spent roughly $190,000 to boost Sen. Sara Feigenholtz as she fends off a progressive challenger in the March 17 primary.

Fifth Star Funds aims to back six Chicago tech startups this year, pairing a $450K friends‑and‑family goal with a LongJump partnership and a recent foundation grant.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night on Chicago’s North Side. Area Five detectives are investigating the killing.

Gusty southerly winds and thunderstorms are likely Sunday in Chicago, then rain flips to snow overnight with light accumulations and a cold Monday.

A Peoria man was arrested after a purse snatching at Orland Square Mall led to a police pursuit into Chicago that ended in a crash and custody.

Developer Mike Reschke finalized a roughly $16M takeover of the Burnham Center at 111 W Washington and aims to convert the mid‑floors into a 250–300 room luxury hotel. The move resolves foreclosure drama that has dogged the building for years.

Turf-eating grubs have returned to Welles Park and other Chicago parks, stripping fields and forcing reseeding and temporary closures ahead of the spring season.