Gurnee police charged a 27-year-old in the April 2, 2025 pedestrian crash that killed Amber Knowles; investigators say distracted driving was a key factor.

Carmine’s returns to Rush Street Monday with a rebuilt dining room, roughly 10,000 square feet and a year‑round terrace. Reservations open Sunday.

FOIA records show Chicago city and sister‑agency employees owe at least $23.5M in unpaid tickets, water bills and other fees. CTA and Chicago Board of Education staff carry big shares.

A federal jury convicted former Phoenix police officer Antoine "Bell" Larry of conspiring to rob motorists and extorting cash and drugs during traffic stops.

FBI Chicago arrested Antonio Stigler in Dolton; he faces first‑degree murder charges tied to an October 2024 Riverdale killing.

After 151 years in Wicker Park, St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy will close at the end of the 2025–26 school year amid falling enrollment and a projected half‑million‑dollar shortfall.

Norridge leaders plan to demolish the Divine Savior Church and redevelop the Montrose parcel into a municipal center while replacing the aging Olcott pumping station.

A South Side patron says video shows a woman point a gun at his head inside the Family Den last December. He and his attorney say police have given no updates and the club has tightened screening.

Chicago forecast predicts snow showers and subzero wind chills; tough conditions expected for Bears game with wind chill values possibly reaching -12 degrees.

An Aurora man, Charles Walker, is detained without bail for leading police on a 107 mph chase in a stolen car and faces multiple charges, including a Class 2 felony.

A man in Chicago was critically injured in an attempted robbery when he was stabbed after refusing to give up his property. No arrests have been made yet.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul alerts Illinois residents about increased utility scams in winter, advising caution and verifying any payment requests directly with utility companies.

The Illinois State Board of Education requests a $10.9 billion budget, with funds reallocated for early childhood education and increased spending for K-12 schools to reduce funding disparities.