Evanston police say a traffic stop in the 1100 block of McDaniel Avenue turned up psilocybin, other suspected drugs and two handguns. Four people were charged and the vehicle was impounded.

A city proposal would bar workplace retaliation against domestic‑violence survivors, aiming to make it safer to report abuse and seek help without losing a job.

FBI and IRS agents executed court-authorized activity at Paragon Restaurant in Hobart and at a Schererville home tied to the owner; the FBI says there's no known public threat.

Two teens, 15 and 17, face multiple felony counts after three armed robberies across Chicago in mid‑March. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Franklin Partners and Bixby Bridge Capital bought the loan on the 23‑story tower at 200 W. Monroe in the Loop, marking another discounted Chicago‑area office deal. The purchase spotlights continued distress and opportunistic buying in the downtown market.

A Chicago woman was arrested Monday in connection with a 2024 shooting outside Gately Stadium that left a 15-year-old in critical condition.

A dark Jeep plowed into PLS Check Cashers in Brighton Park early Wednesday; suspects ran inside and fled, leaving the vehicle behind. Detectives are canvassing the area.

Crews cleared fallen trees and debris across Aurora's west side after severe storms; the city outlined how to report damage and prepare branches for pickup.

A grocery-style Statesmen Market at Kennedy-King gives students free fresh food and essentials as part of City Colleges' Food Security for Life pilot.

Associate Superintendent Briant Kelly was placed on leave after a fiery District 128 board meeting that forced public scrutiny of how the district handled a grooming lawsuit. Parents and advocates want answers and administrative accountability.

A Park City part-time officer was arrested after an Illinois State Police probe into alleged sexual abuse during traffic stops; he was fired and faces multiple felony counts.

A wake‑low event produced 60–70 mph gusts across the Chicago area, downing trees and leaving pockets of ComEd customers without power while crews raced to restore service.

Optima converted construction debt into a $60M Freddie Mac refinance for its 100‑unit Optima Verdana in Wilmette, clearing the way for an adjacent 128‑unit phase. The move reflects strong suburban demand for stabilized luxury rentals.