A Schaumburg nurse was charged after police say DNA linked him to a February sexual assault at Alden Estates of Barrington. Authorities say prosecutors approved the single count.

A man was found shot and cut in a South Loop building that caught fire; he was taken to Northwestern Memorial and later died, police say.

A West Loop storefront is now a rotating showroom for online brands, mixing pop-ups, QR checkout and a café to let shoppers try before they buy.

Mayor Johnson has asked the city to free up about $425M in TIF funds to pay for roads, riverwall fixes and a city‑owned parking platform at The 78, reopening a debate over taxpayer subsidies.

Walter Parazaider, founding saxophonist of Chicago, has died at 81. His woodwind work helped define the band's horn-driven sound.

Terry Duffy will move into an executive chairman role while Lynne Fitzpatrick takes the CEO job in early 2027, a handoff CME says preserves continuity after 25+ years of Duffy’s leadership.

Cook County awarded $5M to nine community groups for street outreach and victim services, and a $15M application round opens July 1.

Federal immigration agents detained two adults and a minor at the Bridgeview Courthouse and later arrested another man, prompting legal and political scrutiny under Illinois’ courthouse protections.

West Dundee unveiled two master‑plan models for the 100‑acre Spring Hill Mall site, pitching developers on up to 1,300 homes and hundreds of thousands of square feet of retail.

Gov. Pritzker confirmed four new Prisoner Review Board members and pulled a nomination as reforms continue after a fatal early‑release case. Changes aim to shift the board’s makeup toward criminal‑justice experience.

COPA released body‑worn camera footage from the 2021 traffic stop that killed Officer Ella French after a FOIA request; the clips were shown at trial and are now public.

Chicago cybersecurity experts warn that AI chats and third‑party apps can expose private conversations. Here’s what happened and what to stop sharing now.

An 85‑year‑old former bank robber, Donald Bennett, drew a 30‑year federal sentence after a jury convicted him in a string of Chicago‑area bank robberies, including a Valentine’s Day heist.