A Hoffman Estates storage manager pleaded guilty to transporting Walter Payton memorabilia that prosecutors say sold for about $75,000 but was later appraised at roughly $1.08M.

Lurie Children’s analysis finds emergency triage can misclassify children in mental‑health crises, contributing to unsafe discharges and long waits for psychiatric beds.

A 67-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday in a shooting near Madison and Leavitt streets on Chicago's Near West Side. Police say the victim was taken to Stroger Hospital and detectives are investigating.

Cook County Sheriff's Police say a crash on West Noel Street led to DUI detentions and a weapon charge after officers found a loaded gun on one driver.

A Chicago man, Devon Frazier, was sentenced to 190 months in federal prison after fentanyl‑laced pills were tied to a 19‑year‑old's overdose in Cedar Rapids.

JLL arranged a $59M refinance for a three‑building, 647,717‑sq‑ft industrial portfolio spanning Fairfield, Ohio, and Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The five‑year loan backs high‑spec Class A warehouses near major highways and O’Hare.

Illinois Central School Bus filed a WARN notice saying 55 positions at its Wilmington facility will be eliminated May 29; the filing did not list a reason. Local layoff resources are available for affected workers.

An 82-year-old commuter was assaulted on a Roosevelt CTA stairwell Monday; police issued a safety alert and are asking witnesses to come forward. Investigators are canvassing the area for footage and tips.

A two-day, house-focused festival will take over Lincoln Park Grove 2 on June 19–20 with DJs, immersive art and food along the lakefront.

A reported hostage call in New Chicago was a hoax, police say. Authorities warned that 'swatting' hoaxes can bring criminal charges and costly consequences.

Amtrak is consolidating Empire Builder onboard staffing in Chicago, prompting anxiety among Seattle crews as new Airo trains and yard upgrades approach. Local workers say the move could reshape seniority and overnight logistics.

CPS approved two-year academic calendars that push K–12 starts to late August, keep the first semester ending after winter break and reflect thousands of survey responses.

Chicago police issued an alert after more than a dozen vehicles were stolen across the Loop between Feb. 26 and March 22; detectives are asking for tips.