The body of missing Chicago teacher Linda Brown was found in Lake Michigan, ending a search that deeply affected the community and her former students.

Family-run Crepe O'Clock opened at 601 Dempster St., serving crepes, Greek pastries and coffee with a 15% discount for Northwestern students.

A Libertyville man sprayed deputies with bear spray during a court-ordered mental-health evaluation. One deputy was hospitalized and charges are expected.

Get Covered Illinois pushed open enrollment to Jan. 31, giving residents extra time to sign up for coverage that starts Feb. 1. Free navigators and extended call‑center hours are available.

Croke Fairchild signed a lease for about 40,000 square feet at 222 N. LaSalle, consolidating its Loop offices this summer.

Chicago police were involved in a non-fatal shooting after a traffic stop; no one was hit, and an investigation is underway. Officers are on administrative duty.

A Lake Zurich man surrendered after an hours-long standoff and was arrested on armed-violence and burglary charges.

Chicago police issued a community alert after a string of early‑morning smash‑and‑grab burglaries hit Uptown, Edgewater and West Ridge. Detectives are asking witnesses to preserve footage and call Area Three.

Pedro Villarreal was charged in a fatal CTA train shooting in Chicago; a 44-year-old died and a 23-year-old was injured. He faces multiple felony counts.

Chicago Police issued a missing alert for 15-year-old Cheydima Jasper Berris, last seen in Chicago on January 6, 2026.

A 79-year-old man, William Jackson, is missing in Chicago and may need medical attention. He was last seen November 27, 2025; police urge contacting them with information.

Nicor filed a $221 million rate request with state regulators; the utility says the money would fund pipeline work and could add about $6 to monthly delivery charges.

A Chatham condo owner says police wouldn't remove an alleged squatter who reportedly pointed a gun — even after Illinois' new squatter law took effect.