Donna Miller won a crowded, money-fueled Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd District. Outside spending and national groups shaped the outcome.

Public tickets for Ravinia's 2026 season drop Thursday at 8 a.m. CT. Organizers warn some shows will sell out fast.

A crash on U.S. Route 6 near Channahon and Brandon roads closed the highway; one person was pronounced dead and traffic is being diverted to Larkin Avenue.

Mace was released inside South Shore High School on Tuesday; eight people were taken to area hospitals and officials say few details are available.

Members of CPD's 262 Tact Team recovered four firearms and suspected cannabis in Washington Park during a routine investigation, the 2nd District said.

A 16-year-old was charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 6 Brighton Park shooting that killed 33-year-old Alan J. Maldonado.

A man was found fatally shot inside a car on the 8600 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Tuesday; Area 2 detectives are investigating.

Billy Donovan is stepping away as Chicago Bulls head coach after six seasons, the team announced. The decision follows a front‑office shakeup and sets up a busy offseason.

Friends & Neighbors, a women-owned wine bar, is aiming to open in Bucktown by Labor Day 2026 with approachable pours, snacks, a community table and a founders' campaign.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s FY2027 budget would merge Illinois’ Gaming and Racing boards into one agency, prompting debate over whether public oversight of licenses and enforcement will shrink. The move centers on how the state balances revenue and transparency.

A 2‑11 alarm sent extra crews to a church on Chicago’s Far South Side Tuesday; Chicago Fire Media posted photos from the scene.

Chicago’s latest infrastructure tally shows 170+ miles resurfaced, thousands of repaired sidewalks and new bikeways across neighborhoods.

Cool morning, warm afternoon: scattered storms expected after 3 p.m. Gusts to 30 mph and small‑craft advisories on Lake Michigan.