NMSU and Northwestern astronomers reprocessed archived telescope data to directly image HD 143811 AB b — a roughly five‑Jupiter‑mass planet orbiting twin stars. The find gives a rare window into planet formation around binaries.

Soccer House is bringing a soccer‑only clubhouse to 501 N. Ogden in West Town, with multiple viewing rooms, a rooftop beer garden and a globally inspired menu. The team is targeting spring 2026 ahead of the World Cup.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 4-year-old Hassan Nicolas Coc-Jul, last seen near South Ridgeway Avenue.

The Chicago Police have alerted Morgan Park residents of armed robberies targeting individuals selling gym shoes online, advising safer transaction practices.

Chicago approved the sale of lots for the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial in Washington Park. The memorial recognizes past injustices and aims for community healing with city council and Mayor Johnson's support.

Trump introduces a reduced $11 billion tariff aid for farmers amidst ongoing trade tensions, less than half of what was provided during his first term.

Jesse Jackson is set to return home after recovering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at a nursing facility, following his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2013.

Illinois has placed Centurion Health in charge of state prison medical care. Lawsuits and federal findings have advocates and lawyers warning that stronger oversight is needed.

Oak Lawn police are searching for 14-year-old Skylar Deckert and 13-year-old Nyalah Lawson after they were last seen Saturday night near 87th and 52nd. Authorities say the pair may be traveling together.

Shots were fired at two Cook County sheriff’s deputies outside Mount Sinai Hospital early Wednesday; their car was hit but no one was hurt. Area Four detectives are investigating the suspect vehicle.

A former Riverwoods resident was arrested in Washington after a five-year probe linked her to a newborn whose remains were found in a Riverwoods woods in 2020. She faces felony counts including concealment of death and abuse of a corpse.

The Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for 7-month-old Rakaj Abdullah, last seen in the Madison and Hermitage area, wearing green pajamas.

Surveillance video shows a pickup truck strike and run over a 67-year-old woman in a Belmont and Pulaski crosswalk; the driver was cited and the woman was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic.