A 30-year-old woman was found dead after an apparent fall near North St. Clair and Ohio streets on Chicago's Near North Side. Area Three detectives are investigating.

Mostly clear today; a High Wind Watch arrives late Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph possible Friday.

A new study finds Chicago’s community-built Whole School Safety process—paired with investments in mental-health and restorative supports—could be a template for other districts.

A 32-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on East 83rd Street in South Chicago. Chicago police say the Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.

AbbVie's ABBV‑295 produced nearly 10% weight loss in a 76‑person Phase 1 readout, with mostly mild side effects; full data are pending conference presentation.

A popular Ogle County coffee trailer will open its first storefront at Valley Plaza in Stillman Valley this April, bringing seasonal drinks and biscuits to Wilson Street.

Aaron Pickens, 36, was shot and killed early Tuesday on the 21600 block of Jeffrey Avenue in Sauk Village. The Cook County medical examiner listed a gunshot wound to the torso.

A 17-year-old driver died after his BMW left Ela Road in Deer Park and struck a tree; Lake County investigators say the single-vehicle crash is under review.

A Joliet man faces aggravated animal-cruelty charges after police say he beat his pet rooster outside Gonzalez Fresh Produce. The bird was taken into protective custody and received veterinary care.

A 24-year-old man was found shot to death Monday night in the hallway of an Englewood apartment building. Area One detectives are investigating.

Full Circle Communities has proposed a roughly $64M overhaul of Hollywood House in Edgewater to preserve 197 senior apartments and repair long‑deferred systems. The nonprofit says work could start in spring 2027 if financing lines up.

A sold‑out Late Night Madness pop‑up turned Seafood City's North Mayfair supermarket into a packed dance floor, blending DJs, Filipino street food and multigenerational crowds.

Italy’s Bolton Group is buying offices near Fulton Market, including the loft at 600 West Fulton, a sign of renewed investor interest in the West Loop.