A City Council committee will weigh an ordinance to let COPA probe officers accused of 'active participation' in extremist groups; the council could vote mid‑April.

A Chicago father was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to attempting to drown his 2‑year‑old in August 2023; court records show he received 942 days credit.

Fog and light rain Friday morning give way to a lake breeze that knocks highs into the low 40s. A sharp warmup and storm chances return Sunday into next week.

AbbVie filed suit in D.C. asking judges to narrow who qualifies for 340B discounts, challenging HRSA guidance and raising stakes for hospitals.

An ABC7 I‑Team exclusive shows a Chicago teen heading to prison after a cyberattack investigators say could have affected millions, highlighting a wider trend of youth recruitment into cybercrime.

Lake Forest-based Assertio agreed to be bought for $18 a share (~$125.1M) and sold seven branded drugs to Cosette for $35M.

CTA will extend and rename the No. 10 bus to reach the Obama Presidential Center, closing a ¾‑mile transit gap and adding year‑round service beginning May 23.

A 60,000-square-foot Candy Hall of Fame Experience is headed to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, promising immersive exhibits and brand history in 2027.

A House committee advanced a bill that would legalize human composting in Illinois; sponsors say they'll tighten rules on licensing and liability as providers move in.

A pole‑barn garage in Hobart burned Tuesday night after crews found propane tanks, vehicles and welding gear inside. No injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Cook County's State's Attorney has formed a 36‑prosecutor CTA task force and ordered new pretrial steps aimed at curbing transit crime. The unit will train with CTA and CPD.

After more than two years of repairs following a fire, a Lincoln Park bar is reopening this week and owners gave CBS News Chicago a sneak peek.

A former South Holland nonprofit director was sentenced to one year after admitting she helped siphon nearly $1.9M in federal grants meant for after‑school programs.