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.

In her first year as CEO, Kecia Steelman pushed Ulta into a sharp rebound — higher sales, a record loyalty base and a stock rally that has investors taking notice.

A top mayoral aide urged aldermen to approve a proposed taxi fare increase that would add rush‑hour and overnight surcharges and raise per‑mile and time charges.

An ex‑Marine opened Big Sauce in Old Town, turning a pick‑up window into a wing lab for tallow‑fried jumbo wings and potato shards.

A retired CPD detective repeatedly invoked the Fifth while testifying in a federal wrongful-conviction suit as jurors weigh claims he framed a man in a 1989 killing.

Surveillance video shows two men beat and rob a 49-year-old in Fulton Market; Area Three detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

No injuries were reported after shots were reported near High and Superior streets in Aurora; a 23-year-old was taken for evaluation and police recovered a firearm.

Two North Side businesses were robbed roughly 30 minutes apart Sunday; police say two masked men drove off in a black Chevrolet Equinox and no injuries were reported.

A 70-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman were found fatally shot inside a Brighton Park home Wednesday evening. Police say no one is in custody as detectives investigate.

A 38-year-old Chicago man was arrested after deputies say two loaded firearms were found on his person during a South Side traffic stop.