Chicago police say Area Three detectives and the CTA secured charges after a suspect was arrested within 11 hours of a reported sexual‑abuse incident. Authorities credited quick coordination and transit resources.

A 35-year-old man was shot and later died after a verbal altercation on the 4800 block of West Ferdinand Street in Austin; police say the shooter fled in a red minivan.

COPA found two officers' use of force in a May 2024 South Austin knife attack was reasonable but faulted them for not activating body cameras sooner. The agency recommended reprimands.

Chef Zubair Mohajir will leave Coach House on Feb. 19 to open a chef‑run Lincoln Park restaurant this spring with East Asian and southern Spanish influences.

Rush University is testing Apple Vision Pro headsets paired with AI during colonoscopies in a usability trial that could inform an FDA submission and wider hospital use.

A foundation permit issued Friday clears Loyola to move from demolition to foundation work for a six‑story nursing and science building at the former Campion Hall site in Rogers Park.

A 38-year-old man was shot and later died in West Garfield Park; a 22-year-old was arrested at the scene. Area Four detectives are investigating the shooting on South Pulaski Road.

An American Airlines jet at O'Hare struck a de‑icing truck during snowy conditions, delaying Flight 2121 while crews took the aircraft out of service for inspection.

Chicago police warn River North and Fulton Market patrons after suspects grabbed phones from tables and later used victims' credit cards.

Chicago aldermen approved a broad ban on intoxicating hemp products while carving out a beverage exception that business groups say will hurt neighborhood shops.

A 23-year-old was arrested after police say a 26-year-old was seriously wounded in West Englewood. Authorities say the suspect faces attempted first-degree murder and firearms charges.

Lake‑effect snow will drop 2–4 inches along Chicago’s lakeshore Saturday; expect slick roads and gusty winds.

An off-duty Lake County Sheriff's officer, Thaddeus Bilski, was arrested for intoxicated driving by Indiana State Police and is on paid leave pending an investigation.