Lurie Children's finds half of Chicago parents faced energy insecurity, with many cutting essentials or using space heaters during the cold months.

At least two people were shot near St. Sabina in Auburn Gresham; victims were taken to area hospitals and police are investigating.

Edwin Lagunas pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 40 years after a 2022 Austin garage‑party shooting that killed a 15‑year‑old and a security guard. The plea resolves a long‑running West Side case.

A federal judge dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit by a former COPA investigator, tossing his federal retaliation claim while leaving state-law options uncertain.

A 31-year-old man was shot and killed about 11:20 a.m. on the 100 block of South Springfield Avenue in West Garfield Park. Police say suspects fled and no arrests have been reported.

Police say Larry Hochmuth Jr., 45, fired at a woman and then at SWAT officers during a South Shore standoff; he faces nearly two dozen felony counts and was arrested late Sunday.

A 32-year-old man was shot while driving in West Town and later died at Stroger Hospital; police say no one is in custody. Detectives are investigating.

Three masked suspects robbed the BMO Harris branch on Maple Avenue Tuesday; the FBI and Lisle police are seeking tips and surveillance footage.

Illinois American Water filed to fund $577 million in upgrades; the company says typical water bills could rise roughly $14 per month while wastewater charges could jump about $28. Consumer groups say the request raises affordability concerns as the ICC begins its review.

IMC is expanding its office at Willis Tower, marking its second sizable expansion there in under four years. The move adds to leasing momentum at the tower.

Two Ashton coworkers thought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket had won $350 — the Illinois Lottery app showed $350,000. They plan to split the prize and invest their shares.

Three seats on Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability are open; applications close Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Northwestern announced nearly $25M from trustee Kimberly Querrey to launch the Simpson Querrey Brain Health Institute, aiming to measure and prevent cognitive decline.