A magistrate recommended keeping major East Chicago lead‑exposure claims alive against DuPont, saying confirmed lead in bodies can constitute an injury even without a formal diagnosis.

Goldman Sachs is investing $42.5M in Chicago‑based GeoWealth to extend its Series C and deepen a product partnership aimed at RIAs.

Villa Park police investigated a death near the Brandywine subdivision as Willowbrook High dealt with a reported threat and student evacuations.

Marquee Sports Network returned to Hulu + Live TV in the Cubs market, and its DTC stream is now purchasable on Prime Video, widening viewing options ahead of Opening Day.

Chicago’s Hideout has a new owner. The sale raises questions about whether the tiny Wabansia music room will keep its longtime booking style and neighborhood role.

Chicago health officials say RSV activity is unusually high for mid‑March and are weighing extended infant immunizations as ER visits and wastewater signals climb.

A 71-year-old Frankfort man was arrested after police say he left threatening voicemails for Gov. J.B. Pritzker; he faces a felony threat count and a telephone-harassment charge.

A 27-year-old man shot and killed an armed 16-year-old in West Pullman after police say the teen attempted to rob him. Detectives recovered two handguns and continue to investigate.

An 18-year-old woman was killed in a predawn shooting in Rogers Park. Area 3 detectives are investigating; no arrests have been announced.

An 18-year-old man was shot in the head Wednesday in Avalon Park and is in critical condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Police say no one is in custody.

An application shows Al Diar plans to open a Yemeni restaurant at 1900 E. Touhy Ave in Des Plaines, replacing Evan's Place.

Four ISP squad cars were struck in about 12 hours; three crashes tied to Move Over violations and one linked to weather. Officials renewed warnings to drivers.

A Northwestern study finds brain immune cells’ use of fructose helps glioblastoma grow in mice, highlighting the transporter GLUT5 as a possible drug target. The findings are preclinical.