A multi-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 1 at County Line Road in Beecher left one person dead and renewed long-standing demands for safety fixes at the crossing. First responders and residents say the corridor has been dangerous for years.

A Round Lake man faces reckless homicide charges after a Sept. 21 crash in North Chicago left a driver dead and one car consumed by fire. A preliminary hearing is set for March 12.

Administrative errors delayed four years of retro pay for Chicago firefighters and paramedics, and the union has filed a grievance seeking interest and arbitration.

Smithbucklin is in talks to lease space at the Aon Center, joining a string of recent association deals that have helped refill the East Loop trophy tower. The discussions are early-stage and terms were not disclosed.

Federal prosecutors say two men were indicted in Chicago after a scheme allegedly billed Medicare and insurers for nonexistent services, resulting in roughly $10M in alleged losses.

La Porte County deputies say arrest warrants were issued Friday for Reuben C. Carder Jr. on failure-to-register and failure-to-return felony charges.

A new coffee-and-cocktail spot, Rest And Recreation, will take over 1359 N Wells in Old Town with an expected late‑spring to early‑summer 2026 opening.

A 39-year-old woman was found unresponsive inside a car in Roscoe Village and later died at Advocate Illinois Masonic; Area Three detectives are investigating.

A coalition of 29 aldermen will publicly monitor how Mayor Johnson implements the $16.6B budget, zeroing in on debt sales, video gambling and public-safety dollars.

Berwyn police warn that scammers are using AI to clone voices and impersonate loved ones, urging residents to verify calls before sending money. Local workshops for seniors are planned.

A New America analysis puts DePaul and Loyola on a list of colleges where parents — often low-income — borrow tens of thousands in Parent PLUS loans to cover tuition gaps.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas sold a small stake in Tyler Technologies, the vendor tied to delays in the county's property‑tax rollout.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura introduced SB3732 to require permits, emissions cuts and monitoring at large warehouses as Joliet's logistics belt expands. The bill borrows from Long Beach rules and would set buffers and net-zero targets.