A City Council committee backed a pilot letting residents submit phone video of commercial vehicles parked in bike lanes, bus lanes and crosswalks; business groups warned it could hamper deliveries.

An 18-year-old Geneva man was killed Sunday night after being struck by a freight train near the Western Avenue crossing. Police say no foul play is suspected as investigators work the scene.

State Sen. Graciela Guzme1n and Rep. Will Davis introduced legislation to make Illinois' evidence-based funding actually deliver for underfunded districts across the state.

Palatine police say a man grabbed a child and took the youngster's cellphone around 7 a.m. on West Wood Street. Detectives are reviewing surveillance and asking residents for tips.

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot Monday morning on the 4800-block of West Lake Street in West Garfield Park; police say two suspects fled in a black SUV and no arrests have been made.

Alden says it will pay more than other suitors to buy the employee‑owned Daily Herald; Paddock's Jan. 6 notice opens a 120‑day review window.

Lanterns and lion dances lit up Wentworth and Clark as Chinatown opened Lunar New Year festivities while leaders urged unity amid heightened federal immigration enforcement. The neighborhood is planning a march on March 1.

A Domus rezoning bid at 215 N. Racine would let developers buy far more density in Fulton Market, promising affordable units and a new park while alarming neighbors. The Plan Commission will weigh the request on Feb. 19, 2026.

Arete founder Joshua D. Rogers will move to executive chairman as David Levine takes over as CEO, joining new senior hires amid strong 2025 results and an active SEC case.

Two men were shot inside a car Sunday night in Burnside; one was seriously wounded and Area Two detectives are investigating. No arrests have been announced.

A Nissan SUV collided with a semi on the southbound Bishop Ford at 130th Street early Sunday; the SUV driver died and the truck driver was hospitalized. Lanes were closed for hours as state police investigated.

A pedestrian died after being struck on the I‑57 northbound ramp to 147th Street in Harvey. Illinois State Police say the driver fled and no arrests have been made.

A chemical odor spread across Chicago suburbs on Sunday; fire officials say the source is unknown and are monitoring reports. Residents reported nausea and breathing irritation in some areas.