A WTTW report says CPD didn't file a required Feb. 1 update on an early‑warning system to flag officers with repeated complaints, raising oversight and budget concerns.

Area Five detectives are searching for a man suspected of two knife‑point robberies in Irving Park; surveillance and a vehicle description have been released.

Less than half of the 28 Cook County circuit court seats drew multiple candidates for the March 17 primary, leaving many races uncontested. Voters will face fewer choices than in past cycles.

Investigators say hidden cameras recorded a woman inside her Joliet home for roughly two years; the suspect faces six felony counts of unauthorized video recording.

Court documents allege a CPS employee put an 8‑year‑old in a chokehold and threw him to the ground at Parker Elementary; she faces aggravated‑battery charges.

Sunny Sunday with highs near 55°F. Breezy Monday and rain likely late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Northwestern reached a $4 million settlement for students affected by the 2020 shift to online classes; payouts and deadlines are now posted.

A 15-year-old was shot in the face in a South Deering drive-by and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital. Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.

The Matrix Club on Route 59 closed after an eviction, forcing Naperville schools and nonprofits to rebook proms, weddings and fundraisers while owner and landlord dispute unpaid bills.

Federal prosecutors say two men were indicted in Chicago after a scheme allegedly billed Medicare and insurers for nonexistent services, resulting in roughly $10M in alleged losses.

A new coffee-and-cocktail spot, Rest And Recreation, will take over 1359 N Wells in Old Town with an expected late‑spring to early‑summer 2026 opening.

Berwyn police warn that scammers are using AI to clone voices and impersonate loved ones, urging residents to verify calls before sending money. Local workshops for seniors are planned.

A 44-year-old man was stabbed aboard a Green Line train near 47th Street Thursday night; the victim is in fair condition and police are investigating.