The Chicago Police have issued an alert for the missing 15-year-old Marcus Funches, who has sickle cell anemia and was last seen wearing distinctive clothes.

The ICC approved over $115,000 for safety improvements on Metra tracks in DuPage County, including new fencing near Fenton High School to prevent trespassing.

Illinois will implement new healthcare laws by 2026, including mandatory insurance coverage of brand-name drugs and expanded vaccine access, emphasizing transparency and science-based policies.

Chicago's State/Lake CTA station is set to close for a three-year overhaul, involving upgrades like wider platforms and a new glass canopy. Traffic patterns in the Loop will change due to the reconstruction.

The South Shore Line train service suffered major delays due to an overhead wire issue near Hegewisch station, causing all train cancellations early Thursday morning.

CSX sued several insurers in federal court, alleging carriers ignored tendered coverage for worker injuries at the Forest Hill Flyover and seeking defense, indemnity and penalties.

Park Forest Detective Tim Jones has died at 34, nearly a decade after a 2016 line‑of‑duty shooting. The department praised his resilience and asked for privacy for his family.

Dolton, Illinois, celebrates the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV being designated as a historic landmark, with plans for it to become an educational resource.

Two Chicago sergeants were promoted despite COPA findings of sexual misconduct. The promotions have reignited calls to change how the department weighs disciplinary history for promotions.

Susu, a 'mediterrasian' concept, is eyeing the West Loop space that once housed three‑Michelin‑starred Grace. The menu and leadership are starting to surface while the opening timeline remains unclear.

Tara Reid reported possibly being drugged at a hotel bar, but current evidence, including surveillance, has not substantiated this claim. She was hospitalized and the investigation is ongoing, with results from chemical tests pending.

Winnetka lakefront homeowners filed an amended federal complaint saying the villageordinance slashed value on dozens of lakefront lots and seeks compensation.

Venmo resolved a service disruption, now fully operational after an outage that prompted widespread complaints on social media. The cause of the issue remains undisclosed.