Misty McMichael, widow of Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, was arrested in Will County after deputies responded to a 911 call at a Frankfort home.

A hit-and-run at Elston and Kedzie left one man dead and another critically injured, police say.

Gameway has opened a gaming lounge in Concourse A at Chicago Midway, offering consoles, PCs, drinks and short play sessions for travelers. Reservations and session pricing are available online.

Wheaton North High School and four nearby elementary schools were shifted to a secure-and-teach status Friday after a reported threat; police asked residents to avoid the area.

Aurora is racing to finalize new zoning and performance standards for data centers as a six‑month moratorium approaches its mid‑March end.

A tower‑crane permit approved Thursday renews momentum for the two‑tower, 724‑unit 410 North Elizabeth project in Fulton Market. The paperwork replaces earlier crane authorization and clears a bureaucratic hurdle.

DeKalb County has hired Ruth Kedzior as county administrator; she starts March 9, 2026 with a $185,000 starting salary. The board thanked interim administrator Derek Hiland as the county prepares a handoff.

Illinois regulators seek to suspend or revoke Dr. Cosmin Dobrescu’s license after a 2022 Alaska heart operation ended in a patient’s death. A hearing is set for March 31, 2026.

Chicago police are searching for a man after a 27-year-old woman was sexually abused while walking in North Lawndale. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact Area Four or submit a tip.

Gusty west winds up to 45 mph and a morning rain/snow mix could rattle Chicago's Friday commute. Secure loose items and expect reduced visibility.

A Lombard man received jail time, probation and community service after pleading guilty to an anti‑Muslim hate crime. Civil-rights groups praised prosecutors and police.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a domestic dispute in Gresham left a 34-year-old man in critical condition. Area Two detectives are investigating.

Three Chicago juveniles were arrested after a pre-dawn robbery at a Morton Grove Shell; police recovered a Glock and charged them with aggravated offenses.