Zaxby's opened its first Illinois restaurant in Plainfield Wednesday, taking over a former Slim Chickens on Route 59 and launching a planned Chicagoland rollout.

Chicago police are searching for Jessica Reed, 41, a missing woman with a developmental disability, last seen on the 200 block of W. Division. She has a limited vocabulary and was wearing distinct clothing. Public assistance is sought.

A South Side mother says her 4-year-old with autism was dropped off and left outside for about 45 minutes after a CPS bus failed to follow her instruction. She wants answers.

The Central District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $5 million in fiscal year 2025 from criminal and civil actions, with additional funds from asset forfeitures and interagency cooperation.

Chicago Police seek help to locate missing teen Leiyla Underwood, last seen January 11. She is 16, Black, has ADHD, and may be suicidal. Public urged to contact police with info.

Relatives gathered in Chicago to accuse a nursing-home owner of dodging court-ordered payouts and urged lawmakers to tighten rules that force corporate owners to pay.

Nearly $700,000 in grants will help 15 local farms and food businesses scale production and sell to schools, hospitals and meal programs across Metro Chicago.

The Joliet City Council approved Joliet Catholic Academy’s campus expansion in a 6‑3 vote, clearing the way for turf, courts and a future 5,500‑seat stadium amid traffic concerns. Neighbors remain skeptical of game‑night plans.

A new acai cafe is coming to downtown Skokie — owner Amy Feldman secured a small TIF grant and hopes to open in May.

A Wichita man pleaded guilty after allegedly grabbing and trying to drag a flight attendant on a Bradley‑to‑Chicago flight; he was sentenced to one year of probation and a $500 fine.

David Yurman is moving its Chicago flagship from the Magnificent Mile to Rush Street, signing for roughly 5,000 square feet in the Gold Coast. The shift reflects a wider luxury‑retail reshuffle downtown.

Chicago police issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Angel L. Bridges, last seen on January 16, 2026, in Chicago's 6800 block of S. Paulina Street.

A 50-year-old man was killed when his car left Howe Road near Wonder Lake and struck a tree. Authorities say alcohol is suspected and McHenry County investigators are probing the crash.