Cook County’s Circuit Court Clerk is waiving collection fees on eligible moving-violation tickets during a five-day Amnesty Week, April 27–May 1. In-person and phone payments will be accepted.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s FY2027 budget would merge Illinois’ Gaming and Racing boards into one agency, prompting debate over whether public oversight of licenses and enforcement will shrink. The move centers on how the state balances revenue and transparency.

A woman was killed Monday when a semi struck her on the 6300-block of South Western Avenue in Chicago Lawn; CPD's Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

A 2‑11 alarm sent extra crews to a church on Chicago’s Far South Side Tuesday; Chicago Fire Media posted photos from the scene.

A fast-moving fire gutted a condo building at Lake of the Four Seasons near Crown Point; officials say residents escaped and the structure appears to be a total loss.

Evanston added fines of $100–$1,000 per violation per day to its landlord-tenant code after tenant complaints and a dispute with a major landlord.

A South Side foundation in memory of 17-year-old Boaz Flemister will fund counseling and competitions to help dancers process grief after his death.

A man was found dead inside a Lake in the Hills home after a reported fire on Brittany Bend; officials say the scene appears not suspicious and investigators are on the scene.

An EF-1 tornado damaged a section of Rivian's Normal plant, pausing R2 operations while crews assess repairs. No injuries were reported and Rivian says it expects to restart Building 2 this week.

Chicago’s latest infrastructure tally shows 170+ miles resurfaced, thousands of repaired sidewalks and new bikeways across neighborhoods.

A 33-year-old was arrested after firing shots inside a parked CTA bus at the Midway Bus Depot; the vehicle was damaged and no one was hurt.

Whitney Young principal Rickey Harris says he was unharmed after his car was struck by gunfire Friday night. He plans to review intersection camera footage as police investigate.

Cool morning, warm afternoon: scattered storms expected after 3 p.m. Gusts to 30 mph and small‑craft advisories on Lake Michigan.