A man on court-ordered ankle monitoring is accused of attacking and robbing a pregnant woman inside the Loop. The case has prompted a county review of GPS monitoring.

After nearly 40 years, a renewed cold‑case probe produced an indictment in Joan Bernal’s 1988 disappearance. Her husband was arrested in Michigan and returned to Will County.

An Illinois Lottery player won $1 million in the Lucky Day Lotto after matching five numbers in the Jan. 4 evening draw. The winning play was purchased online.

A 58-year-old woman was found dead aboard a CTA L train in Rogers Park Monday; Area 3 detectives are investigating. The CTA said service was briefly affected around Howard.

Bob Pulford, the Hall of Famer who spent 30 years shaping the Blackhawks' front office and won four Stanley Cups as a player, has died at 89.

Developers want to convert the long‑vacant Loretto Academy in Woodlawn into about 55 affordable and mixed‑income rentals; a public meeting is set for Monday evening.

A 19.4‑acre Glenview office campus sold for about $14 million and will be redeveloped into 60 single‑family lots marketed to empty‑nesters.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a civil hate crime lawsuit, with a court ordering two individuals to pay over $90,000 for racially intimidating their neighbor.

Columbus police released a video of a person of interest in the murders of a dentist and his wife, with community concern high and no forced entry suggesting a known assailant.

Chicago Police seek help finding Rayshaun Woods, 17, missing since December 12 from the 6000 block of S. Justine. He's 5'5", with a brown jacket, and a green hoodie. Call 312-747-8380 or 911 with info.

Giancarlo Guerrero’s first full season at Grant Park centers American and American‑influenced works for the nation’s 250th, opening June 10 with Bernstein, Tower and Barber. The program pairs staples with premieres and special events.

The Illinois Department of Public Health warns of a severe flu season, reporting a child's death and urging residents to get vaccinated and follow preventative health measures.

Atomic Hospitality is now operating VU Rooftop at McCormick Place, has made soft menu and ambience tweaks and installed James Beard winner Debbie Gold to lead the kitchen.