A Wichita man pleaded guilty after allegedly grabbing and trying to drag a flight attendant on a Bradley‑to‑Chicago flight; he was sentenced to one year of probation and a $500 fine.

Rosemont marks its 70th with plans to overhaul its convention center and debut a new history museum. The projects pair infrastructure upgrades with interactive exhibits and artifacts.

Police say a 26-year-old shot a man in the chest during a September fight in Gage Park. He was arrested this week and faces attempted murder charges.

David Yurman is moving its Chicago flagship from the Magnificent Mile to Rush Street, signing for roughly 5,000 square feet in the Gold Coast. The shift reflects a wider luxury‑retail reshuffle downtown.

The Illinois Department of Revenue mirrors the IRS in starting the 2026 tax season on January 26, advocating for e-filing and direct deposit for efficiency and security.

Chicago police issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Angel L. Bridges, last seen on January 16, 2026, in Chicago's 6800 block of S. Paulina Street.

Chicago volunteers say a loose mutual-aid network has shipped more than 150,000 whistles, zines and know-your-rights kits to communities facing ICE enforcement. The effort mixes 3D printing with neighborhood "whistle parties."

Illinois Democrats petitioned the DNC to move the 2028 primary earlier — a move the state says will test nominees and that could give Gov. J.B. Pritzker an edge.

A 50-year-old man was killed when his car left Howe Road near Wonder Lake and struck a tree. Authorities say alcohol is suspected and McHenry County investigators are probing the crash.

UNESCO tapped Chicago to host International Jazz Day 2026. Herbie Hancock and local partners will lead a month of concerts, education and a global Lyric Opera livestream.

Officer Jeffery Shafer faces possible dismissal after prosecutors dropped his criminal case in a 2021 teen‑beating allegation. The administrative fight collides with a state court battle over public arbitration.

Seven people were killed across Chicago in under 18 hours last Sunday, a rare January spike that has officials and neighbors reeling.

Twin former Thornton Fractional teachers face criminal charges alleging sexual assaults. Board minutes show both resigned in June 2024 as investigations proceed.