A 39-year-old woman was critically wounded early Tuesday on Aurora’s near East Side; police say detectives are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A group calling itself Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender sued Illinois, arguing a state rule gives party leaders a veto over who can use 'Democrat' in a nonprofit's name. The filing asks a federal judge to block enforcement while the case proceeds.

Records show the Wisconsin driver in a 2024 I‑294 crash had multiple DUI convictions and a Habitual Traffic Offender designation, yet prosecutors did not file criminal charges.

A Northwestern‑led analysis of CARDIA data finds men’s cardiovascular risk accelerates around age 35; men hit a 5% incidence about seven years earlier than women. Researchers urge earlier screening and preventive care for men.

The Loop's storefront vacancy eased to 28.53% in 2025 as State Street and LaSalle/Wacker logged fresh leases, but Michigan Avenue remains uneven.

Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and introducing assigned seats, aligning with other airlines and responding to customer preferences and investor pressure.

Illinois told a federal court that Coinbase’s planned sports event contracts look like state-regulated bets, intensifying a fight over who governs prediction markets. The ruling could reshape nationwide access to these markets.

A Des Plaines man was charged after police say he fled a July crash that killed a motorcyclist. Authorities say witness accounts and forensic work identified the driver.

Cook County prosecutors dropped charges against a Calumet City teacher accused of giving nicotine gum to sixth graders, and families say they won’t let the matter rest.

Chicago Police alert communities of burglaries in Grand Crossing and South Shore with forced entries and stolen items, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 14-year-old Marley Shimerda, last seen January 25 in the 4700 block of N. Clarendon Ave. She may need medical attention.

A 27-year-old man was beaten and robbed inside a Garfield Ridge convenience store early Sunday; suspects fled in a black sedan and detectives are investigating.

A Morton Grove man was shot in the leg after confronting two people breaking into his vehicle early Sunday. Police say the victim is stable and are asking anyone with information to call.