Strong gusts ripped part of Bright Beginners Academy's roof in Dyer; staff evacuated children to a nearby funeral home and no injuries were reported.

Aldermen want the mayor to launch a national search after volunteers reported animals left unwalked, inexperienced staff and alleged retaliation at the city shelter.

Garry McCarthy and Gianno Caldwell staged a live Fox 32 town hall to debate policing, enforcement and whether Chicago can be turned around.

Federal 2026 tax changes expand the educator deduction but move larger classroom costs to Schedule A, helping itemizers while many teachers who take the standard deduction may get nothing.

Cook County sheriff’s investigators say Frankie Agnew ran from deputies in Ford Heights and was found with a loaded handgun. He faces a felony charge of being a felon in possession.

Illuminated Brew Works announced the Norwood Park taproom will close June 28, 2026, and will sell remaining cans at the Lodge while hosting final releases.

Rep. Robin Kelly said Israel's campaign in Gaza 'turned into' genocide at a Chicago debate, drawing fresh attention to the March 17 Democratic primary.

Two Ozinga brothers sued to block a $50M purchase, alleging CEO Marty Ozinga IV diverted $30M into a family office and asking a court to freeze the funds before Feb. 28.

A drive-by on Chicago's East Side early Saturday killed a 29-year-old woman and wounded a 37-year-old, police say.

Federal prosecutors say two Chicago men were arrested after undercover stings in Joliet and Bolingbrook involving firearms fitted with machine‑gun conversion devices. One transaction also included an alleged cocaine sale.

A McHenry judge signed a failure-to-appear warrant for Alan J. Hanke after the Crystal Lake man reported to federal custody to begin a nearly five-year sentence.

A Chicago miner recovered $115,000 seized at Union Station in 2019 after a seven‑year fight, shining a light on federal cash‑seizure tactics and oversight concerns.

Chicago developers Mike Reschke and Ted Koenig say a former partner misappropriated funds and grabbed a 34‑acre Mount Pleasant parcel; they want a judge to unwind the transfer. The suit names an LLC, a $1.5M mortgage and a potential sale to Lennar.