The Plan Commission approved Honore Properties' five‑story, 78‑unit addition beside the converted Our Lady of Lourdes school in Uptown, moving the infill project closer to breaking ground.

SafeWise puts Campton Hills atop Illinois' 2025 safety rankings after the Kane County village reported zero violent crimes and minimal property incidents. The result highlights a cluster of low‑crime Chicago suburbs.

Governor JB Pritzker announced nearly $10 million in capital grants to 47 Illinois small businesses, prioritizing very small and historically underrepresented-owned firms.

Chicago Police, with U.S. Marshals, arrested Desmond Anderson for murder and illegal machine gun possession. He's accused of killing a 42-year-old man in September.

Northwestern is reportedly close to a White House deal that could restore about $790M in frozen research grants; terms may include a sizable payment and remain unfinalized. The outcome would reshape campus research and staffing.

Chicago braces for chilly Thanksgiving with potential flurries, as a Winter Storm Watch is in place for heavy weekend snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Illinois state agencies warn residents of increased cyber scams during the holidays and provide tips for safe online shopping, emphasizing the importance of verifying links, reading reviews, using credit cards, and monitoring financial activities.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with 21 others, sued the USDA to protect immigrant eligibility for SNAP benefits, challenging guidance that may strip support from refugees and asylum-seekers.

A 17-year-old has been charged with felonies including aggravated battery of an elderly person and robbery, as well as a trespass misdemeanor, following an assault and theft in Chicago.

The DuPage County Board censured Clerk Jean Kaczmarek for failing to follow financial protocols and impeding oversight, with a 15-1 vote in favor of the action.

Chicago Police are seeking help to locate missing 17-year-old Victoria Vicenteno, last seen near 67th and Michigan Ave. She has brown hair, brown eyes, and scars on her abdomen.

Three armed robberies were reported on Chicago’s North Side; police say the suspects may be teens and detectives are asking for tips.

A northwest Indiana SWAT team served a warrant on Euclid Avenue after a man was found shot on Drummond Street; Lake County homicide investigators responded.