State lawmakers set aside $13 million for a 40–70-bed non-congregate shelter on Chicago's Far Northwest Side that will prioritize older adults and single adults. Site and operator have not yet been chosen.

A Chicago family is suing Cook County after relatives say they only found their loved one on the medical examiner's unidentified‑persons page nearly two years after he was recovered. The suit alleges negligence and the county has moved to dismiss.

CPSC recalled about 67,000 Junpower CR2032 coin batteries sold on Amazon for failing to meet new child‑resistant packaging rules; doctors warn ingestion can cause rapid, severe injury.

A technical funding glitch cost Aurora its 24/7 mental-health Living Room and left southern Kane County without overnight crisis respite. The denial has prompted calls for emergency support and a review of grant systems.

A new Chicago‑Cook County task force report finds the courts and agencies often fail domestic‑violence survivors and lays out reforms from recordings to more legal help.

Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

The Jesse White Tumblers are mourning Jeff Williams, 34, who died in a Mundelein motorcycle crash; the team, which advanced on AGT, will dedicate its next performance to him.

Lincoln Park neighbors say more than 80 cars were towed during the Pride parade and many paid hundreds to reclaim them amid conflicting notices.

Users who logged into Delta Dental's portal between Jan. 23, 2021 and Jan. 23, 2025 may be eligible for a small payout from a $12.7M class-action settlement. Claims must be filed by Aug. 20, 2026.

A long‑running Englewood youth nonprofit moved to Ogden Park after two shootings outside its 344 W. 75th St. center, leaving about 43 children without an indoor home.

A South Loop tenant says she was forced from her 10th‑floor apartment after air conditioning failed during a dangerous Chicago heat wave. Indoor temps climbed near 80°F while management did not respond.

Marmion Academy will welcome female students this fall, launching seven girls sports and new locker rooms as the Aurora school shifts to coeducation.

County-level labor data show a mixed picture in May 2026: Rockford and nearby counties had jobless rates around 4–6% while statewide payrolls ticked up. Local results varied by industry and place.