Aurora police arrested a 25‑year‑old after detectives say child sexual abuse material and online messages linked to someone he believed to be 13 were found on his devices.

Marquee Sports Network returned to Hulu + Live TV in the Cubs market, and its DTC stream is now purchasable on Prime Video, widening viewing options ahead of Opening Day.

Cook County sheriff says a 24-year-old Hickory Hills woman sent explicit photos to a juvenile and faces charges including distribution of harmful material to a minor.

Paula Crown has relisted the late Jim Crown’s Gold Coast condominium at an asking price of $16 million. The full‑floor, two‑level unit on Goethe returned to broker pages this week.

IMPD has named two Gary men wanted in the Waffle House shooting that killed a Gary bar owner; police say the suspects may be in the Gary‑Chicago area.

A Bloomingdale renter says surveillance video shows a maintenance worker urinating in his kitchen sink; police issued a citation and management has not responded.

Chicago’s Hideout has a new owner. The sale raises questions about whether the tiny Wabansia music room will keep its longtime booking style and neighborhood role.

A longtime McHenry County election judge collapsed and died Tuesday night while ballots were being counted at McCullom Lake Village Hall, county officials said.

Chicago health officials say RSV activity is unusually high for mid‑March and are weighing extended infant immunizations as ER visits and wastewater signals climb.

A 71-year-old Frankfort man was arrested after police say he left threatening voicemails for Gov. J.B. Pritzker; he faces a felony threat count and a telephone-harassment charge.

Oak Park voters defeated a $40 million bond to build an indoor aquatic center at Ridgeland Common; the Park District says it will pursue repairs to the outdoor pool instead.

Mercadito has filed for a liquor license at 2421 N Lincoln Ave and is targeting a spring Lincoln Park opening, bringing River North favorites like empanadas and pollo tacos.

Aurora will cut the ribbon Thursday on two new fire stations, including the city’s first north of I-88. Public tours follow each opening.