A 17-year-old Homewood teen was found dead near the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve; authorities say a death investigation is underway and there is no danger to the public.

Chicago's Architect is pushing exchange‑traded futures on GPU and DRAM prices, setting up competition with CME and ICE. The move could make compute costs a tradable asset.

Owners will pour about $25M into lobby and amenity upgrades to reposition the Loop landmark for modern tenants.

Federal investigators opened a preliminary probe into about 115,000 Rivian R1 trucks and SUVs after reports that a rear toe‑link bolt fractured and caused lane departures.

IDOT says Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps will reopen by the Friday morning commute, though final pavement patching will require weekend closures later this summer.

An EMT in Delaware County faces multiple felony counts after a probable‑cause affidavit alleges sexual contact with a 14‑year‑old during a hospital transfer. Court documents list graphic allegations and multiple charges.

Riot Fest revealed its 2026 roster with headliners Tool, Twenty One Pilots and Alanis Morissette for Sept. 18–20 at Douglass Park. Three-day passes are on sale.

A freight train jumped the tracks Thursday morning in Posen, leaving at least a dozen cars off the rails near 140th Street and Seeley Avenue. No injuries were reported.

Two people were arrested after deputies found 18 dogs and evidence of organized dogfighting at a rural Pembroke Township property; one suspect also faces fentanyl charges.

Two CTA buses and a vehicle collided near Lake Street and Homan Avenue, injuring 20; 11 were taken to hospitals, officials said. The cause remains under investigation.

High waves and gusty NNE winds make Lake Michigan dangerous Thursday; expect 4–7 ft surf and hazardous currents through the evening. Stay out of the water.

AIDS Foundation Chicago wants a $6.5M state boost as federal budget and grant rescissions threaten HIV medication access for thousands in Illinois.

An early-morning fire collapsed a West Garfield Park home; video shows firefighters dousing smoldering ruins and only the porch left standing.