A Chicago Heights mother says her Marine daughter was found dead in March and her apartment was cleared days later. The family has sent a demand letter and awaits the medical examiner’s findings.

The Illinois House approved HB5011 to bar departments from counting stops and arrests in officer reviews, closing what supporters call an "indirect quota" loophole. The measure now moves to the Senate.

A Cook County judge allowed a class-action alleging chronic understaffing at six Alden-run nursing homes to proceed, exposing the operator to potential damages and discovery. Plaintiffs say staffing was often far below legal minimums.

Longtime White Sox anthem singer Gerald Chaney collapsed at Guaranteed Rate Field and was taken to a hospital; the team says he was alert before transport.

Federal prosecutors say former Urban Prep CEO Tim King diverted $103,833 to pay personal bills and deleted records after a grand jury subpoena. The indictment renews scrutiny of the charter network’s finances.

A person died after Illinois State Police responded to a domestic‑battery call in Woodlawn; ISP says no officers were hurt and an internal probe will be forwarded to Cook County prosecutors.

Light rain this morning, scattered storms today and a Flood Watch on the Des Plaines River. Fog overnight and another severe-storm risk late Friday.

Portage Township Schools were put on lockdown Wednesday after a caller said they were armed outside Portage High School; police say there is no evidence the threat was genuine.

Three men are wanted after thieves hit four work vans across Bronzeville and the West Side. Police are asking neighbors for tips and video.

DeKalb is weighing a pilot 'Entertainment District' that would let adults carry one branded drink while walking downtown, with wristbands and new rules for businesses.

Nike is reportedly in talks to shrink its Magnificent Mile flagship to a two-level corner at 540 N. Michigan as Levi’s signs nearby.

A man barricaded himself inside a vehicle in Dolton on Wednesday; SWAT and specialized units responded and neighbors were told to shelter in place. Authorities tied the incident to a domestic-related call involving a weapon.

One lot of Xanax XR (Lot 8177156) has been recalled after failing dissolution testing. Patients with 60‑count 3mg bottles should check labels and contact their pharmacist or prescriber.