A House appropriations report included $1.1M to demolish Ivanhoe Elementary and $850K to expand a cargo apron at Gary/Chicago International Airport. Local leaders say the moves pair cleanup with cargo‑led growth.

A worker at Project Maize says he's in 'extreme pain' and hasn't received workers' comp as union footage and OSHA action put a spotlight on safety at the $800M site.

Chicago police are searching for 12-year-old Jeremiah Pugh after he was last seen Jan. 21 in Englewood. He was reported wearing a black jacket and gray jogging pants with white stripes.

Freshman Keaton Wagler poured in 46 points and nine 3-pointers to lift No. 11 Illinois to an 88-82 win at No. 4 Purdue. The performance gives the Illini momentum as Big Ten play heats up.

An independent review board found no reasonable cause in a decades‑old allegation against Father Ronald Kondziolka, and the Archdiocese has returned him to ministry.

Police arrested 23-year-old Lissette Chavez nearly 10 months after a Forest Glen shooting that left a 25-year-old woman seriously hurt. She faces attempted murder and aggravated-battery charges.

Thieves in Chicago are targeting late-model Hondas for airbag theft, with incidents occurring in several neighborhoods. Chicago Police have issued a business alert.

Chicago Police seek help finding missing teen Sebastian Scott, last seen on 3700 block of N. Broadway on Jan 24. He's Asian, 5'8", with black hair. Wearing gray jacket, sweatpants, black shoes. Call Area 3 SVU at 312-744-8266 with info.

A severe winter storm hits Chicago, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and extremely cold temperatures. Residents face travel disruptions and dangerously low wind chills.

Chicago police issued a statement on a shooting involving officers and an armed individual during a domestic disturbance, resulting in injuries and an ongoing investigation.

Pulte has acquired the former Our Lady of the Brook site in Northbrook and plans a 53-unit, 55+ townhome community after Vatican clearance cleared a sale logjam. The village has transferred approvals to the builder.

A federal judge in Chicago dismissed most discrimination and retaliation claims against the National Association of Realtors, narrowing a high‑profile employee suit. A separate contract theory remains.

A fire in the 3000 block of West George Street near Logan Square killed at least one person Friday night, the Chicago Fire Department said.