A woman was killed by a train at the Berwyn station, leading to CTA Red and Purple Line delays and shuttle bus services between Howard and Belmont stations. The incident was later classified as a suicide.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul's lawsuit against the Trump administration's research funding cuts resulted in an appellate court issuing a permanent injunction to protect medical funding in Illinois and nationwide.

Two public transport incidents in Chicago caused traffic delays: a school bus collision in West Englewood and a Pace bus pileup in Bolingbrook. Conditions of those involved are unclear.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will charge non-members $5 to enter the Butterfly Haven starting Feb. 2; museum officials say proceeds will fund butterfly care and programs.

Jameel Murphy, 35, was arrested by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals for the November 12 murder of a 35-year-old man on S. Stony Island Ave. His hearing is set for January 7.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle at a Schererville, Indiana intersection. The driver cooperated with the ongoing investigation. The victim's identity was not immediately released.

Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC may lead to refunds for Prime members due to accusations of improper enrollment and cancellation processes. Eligible customers will receive varying amounts up to $51.

ComEd says new transmission deals with eight data centers will shield Chicago customers from more than $2 billion in upgrade costs over the next decade.

Cook County’s Lead-Safe Cook County will cover free inspections and repairs for eligible suburban homeowners and renters with young children. The program targets older homes built before 1978.

Owners of Round Lake’s Treehouse in the Woods are pitching all 220 units to a single buyer for $59.5M in a rare bulk-deconversion offering.

Mayor Johnson’s administration is directing $33 million to 58 neighborhood projects across Chicago, from a Black‑owned brewery to a Little Village visitor center.

Horizon Realty Group paid about $17.3M for a 49‑unit Lincoln Park courtyard building at 506 West Deming Place, adding another North Side multifamily asset to its portfolio.

A 78-year-old man was found shot inside a Southwest Side home in the Le Claire Courts area; police say no one is in custody as detectives investigate.