CSX sued several insurers in federal court, alleging carriers ignored tendered coverage for worker injuries at the Forest Hill Flyover and seeking defense, indemnity and penalties.

Park Forest Detective Tim Jones has died at 34, nearly a decade after a 2016 line‑of‑duty shooting. The department praised his resilience and asked for privacy for his family.

Dolton, Illinois, celebrates the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV being designated as a historic landmark, with plans for it to become an educational resource.

Two Chicago sergeants were promoted despite COPA findings of sexual misconduct. The promotions have reignited calls to change how the department weighs disciplinary history for promotions.

Susu, a 'mediterrasian' concept, is eyeing the West Loop space that once housed three‑Michelin‑starred Grace. The menu and leadership are starting to surface while the opening timeline remains unclear.

Tara Reid reported possibly being drugged at a hotel bar, but current evidence, including surveillance, has not substantiated this claim. She was hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing, with results from chemical tests pending.

Winnetka lakefront homeowners filed an amended federal complaint saying the villageordinance slashed value on dozens of lakefront lots and seeks compensation.

Venmo resolved a service disruption, now fully operational after an outage that prompted widespread complaints on social media. The cause of the issue remains undisclosed.

Orland Park agreed to pay $524,000 and reinstate former Sgt. William Sanchez to resolve a racial‑discrimination suit, ending a long arbitration‑tinged dispute. The board approved the deal in a split vote.

Quadajah Johnson was charged with first-degree murder for a September 8 shooting in Chicago, with her arrest on December 3 and a detention hearing set for December 4.

Adam Erkan pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in the 2024 DePaul University attack on two Jewish students, receiving probation and community service instead of jail time; his accomplice remains at large.

A Chicago man was arrested on a federal child‑exploitation charge after prosecutors say he posed as a teen and convinced a 14‑year‑old in Brookline to send explicit videos. The case is now with federal prosecutors in Massachusetts.

The DePasquale family in Clarendon Hills witnessed porch piracy as a thief stole their packages, with a Ring camera capturing the incident and the getaway car.