Metra in Chicago is considering reintroducing bar cars as café cars on trains, offering snacks and possibly alcohol, following positive rider feedback and a successful test event.

Isaiah Castro from Hammond was sentenced to 60 months for a firearm offense tied to drug trafficking and will have a 24-month supervised release afterward.

A 16-year-old boy, Shemaar Cillis, died after being hit by a Metra train in Chicago; the incident disrupted transit services but resumed normally by the following morning.

The House has approved $9 billion in spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from public broadcasting, now awaiting President Trump's signature, which may severely affect outlets like NPR and PBS.

Gary, Indiana man, Deyon Washington, sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegal firearm possession as a felon, followed by two years of supervised release. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods aimed at reducing violent crime.

A Chicago man, David W. Brown, pled guilty to a federal fraud charge for illegally providing over $5 million in utility services. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and other attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over a rule they argue will obstruct health coverage under the ACA.

Pop music icon Connie Francis passed away at 87. Known for hits like "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and the TikTok-revived "Pretty Little Baby," her music legacy spans decades with millions of records sold worldwide.

New online firefighter safety training, "Defenses for Firefighters," is released by IL OSHA and IFSI, aiming to blend safety with effective emergency responses.

Businesses on West Belmont Avenue in Chicago were hit by a series of burglaries, with the Chicago Police seeking information on three suspects involved in the early morning thefts.

Chicago Police to conduct DUI Saturation Patrol in Englewood District, targeting impaired driving and other violations like speeding and seat belt infractions.

Mark Randle from Wentzville received a 210-month prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution after pleading guilty in March. His case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

The trial commenced for the alleged killer of Chicago Officer Vásquez Lasso, contrasting the officer's service with the defendant's "despicable choices."