A Manhattan couple says Will County prosecutors treated them as a 'high‑value target' in a forfeiture fight a judge dismissed in January. Their attorney seeks a special prosecutor to probe internal materials and records handling.

Chicago police are looking for a black Ford Escape after a pedestrian was seriously injured on the 2900 block of W. Wilson Ave in Ravenswood Manor.

A head-on collision with a semi on Route 173 in Zion left two people dead and forced the highway to close while deputies investigated.

DuPage prosecutors say two men staged a highway robbery and falsely reported up to $2 million in jewelry. Both are charged with a class 4 felony and return to court March 23, 2026.

Weber has recalled more than 3.2 million wire-bristle grill brushes after reports that bristles detached and were ingested, sometimes requiring medical treatment.

Manulife has put the 40‑story 55 West Monroe on the market; JLL is pitching the 815,074‑sf Loop tower for lease‑up or conversion to apartments or a hotel.

Several people were wounded Wednesday in a Woodlawn shooting near the 6600 block of S. Stony Island; detectives are investigating multiple crime scenes.

Four former Oswego High students say a teacher groomed and harassed them for years. They’re suing District 308 for failing to stop it.

A man and woman were robbed while sitting in a car on E. Ontario near Rush Street early Wednesday; suspects fired into the ground but no one was hurt.

Lurie Garden will close March 2 through early July for repairs to its wooden boardwalk and water feature. Managers say the work is a preservation project focused on safety.

Christopher Meister won bipartisan approval to lead Illinois’ auditor general's office and will take over on May 1, 2026. His IFA record and recent audits make the first months consequential.

Two Illinois couples say DCFS removed their newborns within hours of birth, blaming confusing court stipulations and prompting a bill to force clearer warnings. Advocates say the agency’s record-keeping problems make reforms urgent.

A 23-year-old man was shot near the McDonald's on South Ashland in Back of the Yards and was taken to hospital in stable condition as police investigate.