A woman was fatally struck by a CTA bus in Chicago; witness Wayne Foster described the incident and the driver's departure post-accident. Authorities are investigating.

Printpack will close its Elgin plant, cutting 111 jobs as operations wind down over about six months. Layoffs are scheduled to start Jan. 5, 2026 and the company says it will offer transfers and support.

A new sports bar, Dany Sports Bar, has filed for a liquor license at 5650 W Diversey and will open drinks-first next year. It will attach to Golden Tuzo and start with cocktails and beer.

A vehicle crash in the northwest suburbs caused significant rush hour delays and closed a key intersection near Interstate 90, as reported by NBC Chicago.

Abbott Diabetes Care has issued an urgent message about some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors providing incorrect low readings, linked to over 700 injuries and 7 deaths. The company is offering replacements for the affected devices.

Chicago Police seek help to locate Robert Tyler Penny, missing for almost a decade, last seen in the 9000 block of S. Laflin. He is described as a 60-year-old African American male with a beard and mustache.

A Humboldt Park basement fire hospitalized 10 people; an 81-year-old woman treated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters battled the flames despite the cold. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a deal worth $82.7 billion, potentially reshaping the entertainment industry.

The Chicago Police have issued an alert for the missing 15-year-old Marcus Funches, who has sickle cell anemia and was last seen wearing distinctive clothes.

The ICC approved over $115,000 for safety improvements on Metra tracks in DuPage County, including new fencing near Fenton High School to prevent trespassing.

Illinois will implement new healthcare laws by 2026, including mandatory insurance coverage of brand-name drugs and expanded vaccine access, emphasizing transparency and science-based policies.

Chicago's State/Lake CTA station is set to close for a three-year overhaul, involving upgrades like wider platforms and a new glass canopy. Traffic patterns in the Loop will change due to the reconstruction.

The South Shore Line train service suffered major delays due to an overhead wire issue near Hegewisch station, causing all train cancellations early Thursday morning.