State and Grand, the 36-story River North rental at 505 N State St, has been listed for sale amid shifting dynamics in Chicago's apartment market.

A misleading Facebook post claimed an active shooter at a downtown St. Charles hotel; police confirmed the report was false and urged residents to use official alerts.

A Schaumburg nurse was charged after police say DNA linked him to a February sexual assault at Alden Estates of Barrington. Authorities say prosecutors approved the single count.

Federal immigration agents detained two adults and a minor at the Bridgeview Courthouse and later arrested another man, prompting legal and political scrutiny under Illinois’ courthouse protections.

Gov. Pritzker confirmed four new Prisoner Review Board members and pulled a nomination as reforms continue after a fatal early‑release case. Changes aim to shift the board’s makeup toward criminal‑justice experience.

Chicago cybersecurity experts warn that AI chats and third‑party apps can expose private conversations. Here’s what happened and what to stop sharing now.

Mostly sunny and breezy Thursday with gusts to 25 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday with pockets of heavy rain.

A 36-year-old Aurora man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in a Kendall County case; prosecutors said surveillance and DNA tied him to the home.

Construction has started on a pocket Riverwalk park at 430 S. Washington St. that will link North Central College and downtown Naperville with plazas, an archway and ADA access.

City records show Chicago paid $27.5M to Marcel Brown after his 2008 wrongful-conviction case was overturned; the sum is the largest payout tied to police-developed evidence. The payment follows a reduced $50M jury award.

The DOJ moved to intervene in a federal suit over Evanston’s $25,000 reparations awards, saying the race‑based housing and cash payments may violate federal law.

Project Big Lakes won a planning nod in DeKalb and would place a 186,000‑sq‑ft plant at Fairview and Macom, promising 150–300 onsite jobs.

A Flood Watch and heavy thunderstorms are in effect Wednesday in Chicago; intense downpours, gusty winds and hazardous lake conditions are possible.