Chicago experiences a significant drop in temperature with isolated snow flurries, challenging even seasoned locals, following a period of above-average warmth.

Sen. Dick Durbin met with MWRD leaders to press the Army Corps for long‑overdue reimbursement for the Thornton Reservoir, which officials say is still owed about $200 million. The funding could free up local flood projects in the south suburbs.

A train-car collision near the Francisco stop on Chicago's Brown Line caused delays and halted train service. The CTA is providing shuttle buses as alternatives.

CRM plans to raze most of Clybourn Place and build the Willow Street District — new shops, plazas and a possible 500‑unit tower as a later phase. The retail pieces are being marketed now while approvals move through city review.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a Chicago case over whether Amazon must pay workers for time spent in mandatory pre‑shift COVID screenings. The outcome could reshape wage claims across Illinois.

Two women reported being grabbed while walking the Chicago Riverwalk over the weekend; neighbors received a safety notice and police are investigating.

Federal prosecutors say a Chicago nurse gave patients injections labeled Ozempic that lacked the active ingredient. She pleaded not guilty and is due back in federal court in February.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson denounced Trump's threat to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, calling it unconstitutional and vowing to fight for those funds in court.

Two teenagers from Lisle are charged with sexually assaulting a female in a Naperville Walgreens restroom. Patterson faces adult charges, while his co-defendant is charged as a juvenile.

GameStop continues to close stores nationwide, with further reductions not fully disclosed, as it faces financial challenges amid the shift to digital gaming and online competition.

A woman was found shot in the mouth inside a South Shore apartment Tuesday evening and taken to UChicago Medicine; Area 1 detectives say there are no arrests yet.

Scott County may maintain steady property taxes; the Illinois Department of Revenue reports a tentative equalization factor of 1.0000, indicating balanced assessments.

Chicago has asked firms whether they'd pay to brand parking lots, shuttles and EV chargers at O'Hare and Midway as the airports expand and budgets tighten.