Kane County’s state’s attorney cleared Aurora officers in the Feb. 9 East Aurora High walkout after reviewing body‑cam footage and reports; video and protests followed.

A passenger aboard Volaris Flight 7771 died after an emergency diversion to Monterrey International Airport; the airline arranged a replacement plane for other travelers.

A Joliet pharmacy warns a wholesaler fuel surcharge and spiking pump prices could push copays up and force fewer free deliveries for Illinois patients.

A man was seriously wounded and taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with Chicago police on E. 83rd; the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating.

Police closed a block near 69th and King Drive after an altercation on a CTA No. 3 bus; detectives recovered a shell casing and a gun magazine while canvassing for witnesses.

A Chicago police cruiser was struck during an illegal street takeover; video of the clash circulated online as city leaders and neighbors debate how to respond.

A Chicago father is pressing city leaders to act after his daughter died in a traffic crash, urging a review of the site and quick safety fixes.

Gusty south-southwest winds will push highs near 77°F with gusts to about 40 mph. Scattered showers and a short evening storm window may hit the commute.

Cook County deputies say a loaded firearm altered to fire automatically was recovered during a Lincoln Highway traffic stop; a 24-year-old Richton Park man faces a felony machine‑gun charge.

Brookfield sold the 233‑room Homewood Suites at 40 East Grand for $29M to an entity tied to Prakash Patel. Brokers say the asset has clear value‑add potential.

Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey are opening Chez Poulet, a rotisserie chicken counter at 2234 N. Western Ave in Bucktown. The mid‑June spot will sell whole birds, seasonal sides and include a small wine shop.

A Cook County judge found Romaine Heath not guilty by reason of insanity in the Roseland case that began with a 2022 hostage and police-involved shooting.

Surveillance video shows suspects breaking into the Grasshopper Club on East Roosevelt Road early Monday and loading items into a white SUV.