Northwestern reached a $4 million settlement for students affected by the 2020 shift to online classes; payouts and deadlines are now posted.

A 15-year-old was shot in the face in a South Deering drive-by and taken to Comer Children’s Hospital. Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.

The Matrix Club on Route 59 closed after an eviction, forcing Naperville schools and nonprofits to rebook proms, weddings and fundraisers while owner and landlord dispute unpaid bills.

Federal prosecutors say two men were indicted in Chicago after a scheme allegedly billed Medicare and insurers for nonexistent services, resulting in roughly $10M in alleged losses.

A new coffee-and-cocktail spot, Rest And Recreation, will take over 1359 N Wells in Old Town with an expected late‑spring to early‑summer 2026 opening.

Berwyn police warn that scammers are using AI to clone voices and impersonate loved ones, urging residents to verify calls before sending money. Local workshops for seniors are planned.

A 44-year-old man was stabbed aboard a Green Line train near 47th Street Thursday night; the victim is in fair condition and police are investigating.

In her first year as CEO, Kecia Steelman pushed Ulta into a sharp rebound — higher sales, a record loyalty base and a stock rally that has investors taking notice.

A top mayoral aide urged aldermen to approve a proposed taxi fare increase that would add rush‑hour and overnight surcharges and raise per‑mile and time charges.

An ex‑Marine opened Big Sauce in Old Town, turning a pick‑up window into a wing lab for tallow‑fried jumbo wings and potato shards.

A retired CPD detective repeatedly invoked the Fifth while testifying in a federal wrongful-conviction suit as jurors weigh claims he framed a man in a 1989 killing.

Surveillance video shows two men beat and rob a 49-year-old in Fulton Market; Area Three detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

No injuries were reported after shots were reported near High and Superior streets in Aurora; a 23-year-old was taken for evaluation and police recovered a firearm.