Attorneys general from 22 states objected to USDA's SNAP eligibility guidance, claiming it wrongly excludes certain immigrants, including refugees and asylees, and fails to follow federal law and compliance periods.

A late-night crash in Gage Park left two Chicago police officers and two others injured. A 22-year-old driver was hospitalized and taken into custody.

GE HealthCare will buy Montreal-based Intelerad for $2.3 billion in cash to expand cloud and AI imaging tools. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

A Chicago officer who was arrested last year is facing dismissal after a CPD drug test found meth and marijuana. The department has reassigned him while investigations continue.

Cook County’s board unanimously passed a roughly $10.1B 2026 budget that avoids new taxes, taps reserves to close shortfalls and funds homelessness and legal services.

The Illinois Supreme Court removed former House Speaker Mike Madigan from the state bar after he consented to disbarment following his federal bribery conviction.

Sean Morrison, the lone Republican on the Cook County Board, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. His exit leaves the 17th District seat open.

A $270M non‑performing loan on 500 W. Monroe is for sale, offering buyers a path to ownership amid downtown distress.

Court transcripts show prosecutors warned a judge before Lawrence Reed was released on an ankle monitor — months before he’s accused of the Blue Line fire attack. The newly surfaced record and federal charges have refocused attention on pretrial release decisions.

Chicago Police request help to identify a man found on November 19; he's described as white, bald, 50-60 years old, brown eyes, 5'9", 140 pounds. Call (312) 746-6554 with info.

A former Carl Von Linne student says a PE teacher abused him for years in the 1990s; CPS settled for $1.1M and a civil hearing is set for Dec. 1.

Customers say Ladies & Luggage closed suddenly, canceling trips and leaving prepaid travelers out thousands. State attorneys general are now fielding complaints as victims consider legal options.

Robert Flora, 37, has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm by Chicago Police, after his arrest with the U.S. Marshals Task Force.