Twelve candidates competed March 17 for Illinois' open 8th Congressional District seat after Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launched a Senate bid. The crowded field mixes veterans and newcomers.

A Chicago man received 4 years and 4 months after prosecutors say he used more than 1,200 EBT cards to take $1.55M in SNAP benefits and was ordered to repay $1,554,804.

Will County’s open-seat sheriff primary pits two deputies against two GOP challengers; returns will be posted after polls close Tuesday evening.

A Taft High staff member was removed after an allegation of inappropriate behavior with students. The districts inspector general has opened an investigation.

Kumiko in Chicago's West Loop won the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award, adding to its James Beard and North America 50 Best recognition.

A Schaumburg woman was arrested after an alleged shooting in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood; she now faces attempted first-degree murder and other firearms-related felonies, police say.

A tower crane permit was issued March 16, 2026, clearing the final major permit for Southbridge Phase 1C and moving a 12-story, 80-unit project toward vertical construction. The project combines mixed-income housing with a small retail corner on the Near South Side.

Heavy rain Sunday forced the CTA to bypass North/Clybourn and left parts of I‑80 blocked by standing water, prompting shuttles and travel advisories.

An 84-year-old woman found unresponsive in a West Morgan Park home last week was later ruled a homicide, officials say. Examiners identified the victim and investigators continue to probe the case.

A stabbing on the 7400 block of Hendricks Street in Merrillville left one person dead and another critically injured; police detained a suspect at the scene.

City photos show a new awning at Skinny Park as Vicolo, an Italian restaurant and pastificio, gets ready to open next door.

Two people were stabbed Saturday night at the Clark/Lake CTA station in the Loop; one person was listed in critical condition. Police have opened an investigation.

CTA records show a Farpoint-linked company is behind more than $1M in rent and faces about $11M in late fees as Goodman pursues major city projects.