Danone U.S. recalls So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream due to potential stone contamination.

An elementary school in Bolingbrook implemented a "secure and teach" protocol following a nearby armed robbery. Police investigated but reported no direct threat to the school.

Joseph Montoro of Berwyn was sentenced to 10 years for his role in a gaming machine theft ring across Illinois after pleading guilty to felony burglary counts.

Illinois drivers are set to face toll rate hikes following Governor J.B. Pritzker's signing of a $1.5 billion transit bill that funds public transport improvements.

A 75-year-old Itasca man is charged with first-degree murder for the death of a woman in Harvard, involving a gunshot incident, as per the McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

Illinois AG reached a $300k settlement with Surestaff LLC over a no-poach agreement limiting job mobility and wages; the company will compensate affected workers and adopt compliance measures. Cases against other firms continue.

Wind Point Partners will relocate its headquarters to Salesforce Tower's 23rd floor, taking a full 24,000‑square‑foot floor and expanding its Chicago footprint about 70%.

A 26-year-old Chicago officer says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow officer after a Chicago Lawn holiday party. Detectives have opened an investigation and no arrests have been announced.

A viral clip shows someone in a Santa suit subway‑surfing on the CTA holiday train in the Loop, reigniting safety concerns as federal scrutiny on transit safety grows.

A Commonwealth Foundation analysis says Illinois led states in public‑sector union political spending during the 2023–24 cycle, with Chicago among the biggest targets. The findings renew calls for greater transparency around how dues are used.

Netflix is adapting the South Shore bakery reunion of Lenore Lindsey and Vamarr Hunter into 'Tis So Sweet,' starring Taraji P. Henson. The family says filming included Chicago and Tyler Perry Studios.

A University of Chicago report finds prosecuted threats against members of Congress jumped after 2016 and remain high. Researchers say social platforms are amplifying the danger.

JPMorgan Chase will fold two downtown branches into a new two-story Magnificent Mile location at 830 N. Michigan Ave, creating a flagship for private-client services. The site is expected to open in fall 2026.