A Frontier flight bound for O’Hare was diverted to Miami Sunday after a passenger disturbance; the FAA says the plane landed safely while the agency reviews the incident.

Jose Alvarez — accused in the 2023 Little Village killings that inspired Karina’s Law — died after a May hospitalization and his case was recorded as abated on June 2.

Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill resigned Monday amid an investigation and felony aggravated-battery charges related to an off-campus incident.

The Blackstone Bar & Grill held a ribbon-cutting last Friday as the downtown spot reopened under new management. Owner Jim Withers thanked the chamber and city and says a facade refresh is planned this summer.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $10,000 for tips after an arson in West Englewood killed two adults and two children; volunteers will canvass the block and investigators are seeking video.

Unmarked federal SUVs struck a woman's car during an Albany Park arrest Tuesday, sparking neighborhood confrontations and renewed scrutiny of federal tactics.

A statewide WIC EBT outage on June 2 temporarily blocked card transactions and slowed clinic operations across Illinois.

Junior Chefs Kitchen will open a 2,200‑sq‑ft West Loop studio at Coppia this June after a months‑long zoning delay. The company signed a 10‑year lease for the ground‑floor retail space.

Northlake police say scammers may wedge screws into pump cradles to keep transactions active. Basic checks — watch the display and keep your receipt — can help avoid surprise charges.

Elgin police found evidence of gunfire in the 3000 block of Friendship Street early Sunday; no injuries were reported and detectives are seeking tips.

Anwar Nasir, the Louisiana Philharmonic's executive director, will take over leadership of the Grant Park Music Festival. The appointment follows Paul Winberg's announced retirement.

Three abandoned homes burned near 155th and Turlington in Harvey early Tuesday; no injuries were reported and a local power outage was reported as officials push to tackle vacant properties.

House Bill 5387 would let regulators immediately revoke massage-therapy licenses after certain sex-offense convictions; the measure has passed the legislature and heads to Gov. Pritzker.