Undercover sheriff’s investigators ran a Garfield Ridge sting that led to 11 men being cited $1,000 each and nine vehicles towed. Officials say the sweep is part of an ongoing demand‑reduction effort.

A City Council Transportation Committee failed to reach quorum again, letting Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen avoid formal questioning as governance changes loom. The timing complicates the incoming NITA board process.

A juvenile was sentenced to five years in juvenile custody after pleading guilty to the 2024 killing of Chicago letter carrier Octavia Redmond.

A mother-and-daughter team has opened Terra Cafe on Belmont, serving Guatemalan beans, empanadas and an expanded menu with a city grant to help the buildout.

A 22-year-old man was found shot near 31st Street Beach overnight and remains in critical condition as police investigate. Detectives are asking for tips.

A 13-year-old girl ran to safety after a man allegedly tried to lure her in Portage Park Tuesday morning. Police have released a description and are asking for tips.

Marmion Academy will welcome female students this fall, launching seven girls sports and new locker rooms as the Aurora school shifts to coeducation.

AI deepfakes of celebrities are being used to sell an unproven honey 'cure' for Alzheimer’s. Watch billing and report suspicious subscription charges to authorities.

A woman identified by federal investigators as a 'serial mail thief' was sentenced to six years after pleading guilty to burglaries tied to mail theft and identity fraud.

A pedestrian was killed Monday when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a person at 149th and LaGrange Road near Orland Square Mall. Police say the crash involved four cars and the investigation is ongoing.

A 30-year-old man died and a 65-year-old man was wounded in a pre-dawn shooting near the Royal Sonesta in River North. Area Three detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

O'Hare faces a packed Fourth of July weekend as United, TSA and AAA warn of heavy travel volumes while Concourse D construction ramps up.

Rolling Meadows will raise ambulance billing to pay for six firefighter‑paramedics and revive a squad vehicle after calls surged. The base transport charge will jump to $3,653.