Illinois will distribute blue envelopes at Secretary of State DMV facilities starting Jan. 1, 2027 to help drivers with autism flag communication needs during police contacts.

Trustees plan to cut business‑district levies by 0.25 percentage points and add a 0.25% village‑wide sales tax that would broaden the tax base and free up district funds.

A 24‑year‑old faces attempted murder charges after state police say he fired at another motorist on the Stevenson‑to‑Dan Ryan ramp; no one was hurt.

Community event tonight at Finn McCool’s will raise money for Orlando Rivas’ family, with White Sox memorabilia, a video tribute and a $20 buffet.

Northwestern Medicine and other studies find women with long COVID report higher rates of brain fog, fatigue and other neurologic complaints and slower recovery than men.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 15 years after prosecutors say he fired a converted automatic gun during a 2022 Stevenson Expressway road‑rage shootout that left a woman critically hurt.

A Chicago man was sentenced to two years after prosecutors say he livestreamed himself with a Glock fitted with a conversion "switch" at Riis Park and fired a shot. Video and social posts were central to the federal case.

Northern Builders and Affinius Capital closed a long-term lease for a 1.2M-sf Cherry Hill facility in Joliet, with about 400K sf of convertible freezer-cooler planned.

A cocktail-first gastropub from Jeremy Adler is set to open at 1010 Church St., aiming to capture pre- and post-show crowds around Northlight Theatre. The menu will test new cocktails monthly and offer late-night hours.

Per Scholas opened a satellite campus at the Gary Comer Youth Center to deliver no-cost cybersecurity training and connect learners to apprenticeships with local employers.

Cool, breezy day with highs near 71°F and hazardous Lake Michigan surf. Stay out of the water and heed beach flags and advisories.

Maine Township landed $1M in state grants and has closed on a Milwaukee Avenue property, moves officials say will let the pantry expand refrigeration, storage and hours.

A 35-year-old man was wounded early Tuesday in Wentworth Gardens after someone in a dark vehicle opened fire. He was taken to UChicago Medical Center and detectives are investigating.