A man's body was pulled from a pond near Des Plaines; the Cook County Medical Examiner is handling identification and detectives are investigating.

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele’s DUI case moved to trial Monday at the Daley Center, where body‑camera footage and officer testimony were presented. The judge allowed medical testimony to proceed as lawyers sparred over evidence.

Nearly 140 University of Chicago Press staff announced formation of the UCP Workers Guild, seeking pay equity, AI protections and voluntary recognition from the university.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will join suburban leaders in Springfield this week to press lawmakers to reverse a proposed change to the LGDF that the city says would cost about $12.7M. Officials warn the tweak would freeze growth in a key state-to-local revenue stream.

Ameren warns MISO capacity prices and booming data‑center demand could push supply costs higher when seasonal rates reset on June 1, raising summer bills in central and southern Illinois.

Strong storms moved through Chicago and northwest Indiana Monday night, triggering warnings, an O'Hare ground stop and a weather delay at Wrigley.

A community-backed coffee-and-donut spot, Jeffery Java & Juice, is being built at 7104 S Jeffery Blvd in South Shore. The shop plans vegan donuts and Ethiopian coffee.

Chicago-based Mesirow is acquiring LeafHouse Financial Advisors, adding about $23B in retirement assets and boosting its fiduciary platform to roughly $138B. The deal folds LeafHouse’s adviser tech into Mesirow and is expected to close in Q3 2026.

A 17-year-old was charged after another teen was critically injured in a stabbing at Riverwalk Homes in Joliet. Police recovered a knife and are asking the public for tips.

A Kane County jury convicted Remigio Sanchez Aguilar of aggravated criminal sexual abuse; sentencing is set for July 9 and he will face lifetime registration under Illinois law.

The Supreme Court did not block Chicago’s lawsuit accusing an Indiana gun shop of supplying weapons later found at crime scenes, keeping the case alive at the Daley Center.

Shots were fired during a youth football event in Bronzeville at Hales Franciscan High School; police say no one was hurt and investigators are on the scene.

Rasa opened in March at 2763 N. Milwaukee Ave., bringing tandoori plates, chaat snacks and two curry lunch specials to Logan Square.