Naperville’s new 1% grocery‑tax receipts are trailing projections, and council members have asked staff to model a 0.25% home‑rule sales‑tax increase as a possible replacement. The swap would broaden the tax to restaurants and many retail purchases.

A Metra UP-NW train struck a car near Devon Avenue and Northwest Highway on Chicago’s Northwest Side, halting inbound and outbound service and triggering major delays.

A pedestrian was struck by a freight train near Wheaton’s Metra station on Thursday, halting UP‑West service and prompting delays for commuters. Authorities say the victim’s condition was unknown.

The Art Institute will outsource its custodial team to a private contractor, removing 23 custodial staff from the museum payroll and triggering an AFSCME grievance and protests.

A South Side pastor faces charges after prosecutors say he sexually abused two underage family members. One alleged incident reportedly happened at his church.

A City Council vote put a mayoral-backed advisory question on the November ballot asking whether Chicago should seek federal compensation for aggressive ICE raids.

A former Big Ten Network engineering director was sentenced to 28 months and ordered to repay just over $4 million after prosecutors say he bought Apple devices with company funds and resold them.

ONE333, a 305‑unit South Loop tower at 1333 S Wabash, is on the market with CBRE leading the offering amid renewed investor demand.

Roseland Community Hospital says it needs immediate state funding after a cash shortfall put payroll and core services at risk. Leaders warn time is short to keep the doors open.

A stolen SUV from northern Illinois crashed into a gas line near Genoa City after a high‑speed pursuit; the driver was captured after hiding in brush and faces charges in both counties.

A teenage dirt bike rider died after colliding with an SUV on North Main Street in Wauconda; officials say the crash is under investigation.

Surveillance video shows a masked thief dash into Boba Heaven and steal a cash register, part of a string of at least 14 Southwest Side burglaries.

Kane County prosecutors say six men ran apartment brothels across Aurora, West Dundee, South Elgin and Rockford; all face felony charges and are in custody.