Relatives gathered in Chicago to accuse a nursing-home owner of dodging court-ordered payouts and urged lawmakers to tighten rules that force corporate owners to pay.

Nearly $700,000 in grants will help 15 local farms and food businesses scale production and sell to schools, hospitals and meal programs across Metro Chicago.

The Joliet City Council approved Joliet Catholic Academy’s campus expansion in a 6‑3 vote, clearing the way for turf, courts and a future 5,500‑seat stadium amid traffic concerns. Neighbors remain skeptical of game‑night plans.

A new acai cafe is coming to downtown Skokie — owner Amy Feldman secured a small TIF grant and hopes to open in May.

A Wichita man pleaded guilty after allegedly grabbing and trying to drag a flight attendant on a Bradley‑to‑Chicago flight; he was sentenced to one year of probation and a $500 fine.

David Yurman is moving its Chicago flagship from the Magnificent Mile to Rush Street, signing for roughly 5,000 square feet in the Gold Coast. The shift reflects a wider luxury‑retail reshuffle downtown.

Chicago police issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Angel L. Bridges, last seen on January 16, 2026, in Chicago's 6800 block of S. Paulina Street.

A 50-year-old man was killed when his car left Howe Road near Wonder Lake and struck a tree. Authorities say alcohol is suspected and McHenry County investigators are probing the crash.

A child was hurt in a Humboldt Park shooting near Central Park and Ohio; injuries were reported as not life-threatening, authorities say. Investigators are still gathering details.

Preliminary FAA data show O’Hare recorded 857,392 takeoffs and landings in 2025, pushing Chicago past Atlanta to lead the nation. The surge follows a record summer and new gates.

A stolen vehicle rollover crash in Peoria, Illinois, prompted an emergency response and traffic diversion, with one person apprehended and others fleeing the scene.

A high-speed pursuit that began in East Peoria ended on I-55 near Springfield, causing southbound lane closures. Police have not yet provided details on the wanted individual or incident specifics.

A D.C.–to–San Francisco United flight was diverted to O'Hare Monday after a disruptive passenger was removed; the FBI and local police responded. Fellow travelers were rebooked onto an early-morning flight.