A federal judge narrowed Stacy Deemar’s suit against Evanston/Skokie School District 65, allowing an equal‑protection claim to proceed while dismissing some Title VI counts.

A 25-year-old passenger was killed early Thursday in a two-vehicle crash at Ogden Avenue and 50th Court in Cicero. Police say the other driver showed signs of intoxication and is being held.

A fourth-floor blaze at the Wyndham Apartments in Edgewater sent heavy smoke across Sheridan Road early Friday. Firefighters worked into the morning and the cause remains under investigation.

A former City of Gary intern has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by an ex‑police commander in a case that involves a minor, adding a civil claim to earlier federal allegations.

A man was shot Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Near West Side and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. Police say the shooters fled and detectives are investigating.

A 39-year-old man was shot in the face inside a Fuller Park home and taken to UChicago Medical Center in critical condition. Police say no one is in custody.

Cook County Crime Stoppers warns a funding shortfall could force it to stop operations by January 2027; the nonprofit says it has about $5,000 left.

Kalshi sued Illinois in federal court to block a new per‑trade tax on exchange wagers, arguing the statute conflicts with federal commodities law.

Two boats collided at Monroe Harbor Friday, leaving several people critically injured and emergency crews loading multiple victims into ambulances. Authorities say details remain unclear.

Two men were found shot behind a house on Chicago’s Northwest Side and later died at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, police said.

An NBC Chicago investigation finds a social‑media "machine‑gun marketplace" feeding Chicago. An undercover buy led to the arrest of an alleged seller accused of selling a conversion kit and handguns.

Jed Hoyer pulled a quick trade for David Peterson as the Cubs scramble to replace multiple injured starters. The move is a stopgap that leans on Chicago’s defense.

An outside investigation found a former Zahm Hall rector weighed and abused students; Notre Dame has apologized and announced new oversight and survivor support. Survivors say questions remain.