Public tickets for Ravinia's 2026 season drop Thursday at 8 a.m. CT. Organizers warn some shows will sell out fast.

A crash on U.S. Route 6 near Channahon and Brandon roads closed the highway; one person was pronounced dead and traffic is being diverted to Larkin Avenue.

Mostly clear and mild Wednesday; lakefront cooler than inland. Warmup Thursday, then storms likely late Thursday night into Friday.

Mace was released inside South Shore High School on Tuesday; eight people were taken to area hospitals and officials say few details are available.

Members of CPD's 262 Tact Team recovered four firearms and suspected cannabis in Washington Park during a routine investigation, the 2nd District said.

Debt buyers are reviving long‑dormant second mortgages in Chicago, forcing foreclosure fights and prompting scrutiny from lawyers, the CFPB and lawmakers.

Area 3 detectives posted an alert about an aggravated battery aboard a downtown CTA vehicle and asked riders with footage or tips to contact investigators.

A 16-year-old was arrested after a woman was robbed on a CTA Blue Line train at Harlem station; police charged him with aggravated robbery. The case is under investigation.

Mayor Brandon Johnson marked the start of CTA’s spring Refresh & Renew work as crews return to stations for painting, lighting upgrades and targeted repairs. The 2019 program will expand modestly under the 2026 budget.

The Citizens Utility Board told Illinois regulators the proposed American Water‑Essential Utilities merger would not serve consumers, citing rising bills and service problems.

A precautionary boil water advisory covers parts of Schererville after system pressure fell below the 20-psi threshold; testing is underway and officials say contamination is not suspected.

A 16-year-old was charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 6 Brighton Park shooting that killed 33-year-old Alan J. Maldonado.

A federal jury in Chicago convicted former CFO Tina Feuerstein of eight wire‑fraud counts after prosecutors say she charged more than $1 million in personal purchases to a company card.