Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for Linda Brown, 53, last seen on January 3 and possibly in need of medical attention. She drives a blue Honda Civic with Illinois plates CX57470.

An appellate panel refused to undo a nearly $3 million award requiring the CTA to pay Sandra Kolalou, even though she was later convicted in the gruesome killing of her landlord.

A 51-year-old man was found dead inside a South Shore home Saturday after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Police identified him as Marcos Almeida and Area 1 detectives are investigating.

Internal planning maps were misconfigured, leaving names, addresses and case details visible for roughly 700,000 Illinois Department of Human Services clients. The agency says it will notify affected people.

David McGowan has built a classroom in Rwanda and Uganda to teach rangers and guides how to document wildlife through short films.

A person was killed in a crash on the 500 block of Voltz Road Friday; Northbrook police and a major-crash team are investigating. Motorists were asked to avoid the area.

Two early-morning armed robberies in Washington Park left one person forced into a car; Chicago police say suspects fled in a white sedan and are asking for tips.

Chicago‑based Evergreen broadened its footprint in 2025 — finishing local affordable projects while opening a Denver office and winning Colorado tax credits. The firm says conservative underwriting and creative financing kept growth on track.

A fire at Blue Bell Towers in Abingdon led to the evacuation of its 53 residents, some with assistance due to smoke inhalation and disabilities. While the cause is investigated, the Red Cross is providing hotel stays and support.

An Arizona man has been charged with burglary and theft after stealing iPhones from an Apple Store in Naperville, Illinois, and leading police on a chase before being arrested.

Chicago residents face higher costs for services in 2023, including a 30-cent toll increase on the Chicago Skyway and rising utility rates, bag fees, rideshare service charges, and liquor taxes.

City Council approved a five‑story, 80‑unit mixed‑use building at the former Leona’s site on Sheridan; Plan Commission review under the Lakefront Protection Ordinance is still required.

A 24-year-old man was critically wounded on Chicago’s West Side; police say the suspect fled in a silver vehicle and detectives are investigating.