An NTSB report on a fatal Elgin, Illinois crash found a train's whistle and signals activated too late for a landscaping truck driver to avoid a collision.

Two juveniles arrested in Chicago for robbing and battering a 17-year-old; they face felony and misdemeanor charges.

After aldermen blocked a $1.25M settlement, Dexter Reed’s family asked a federal judge to reinstate their civil-rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago.

Chicago Police seek help finding Hector Huerta, missing since Nov 11 from N Central Avenue, possibly in Uptown Area. Hispanic male, 6'1", 200 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, has music note tattoo. Call (312) 746-6554 with info.

Chicago restaurants Kasama and Feld earned MICHELIN stars, highlighting their culinary excellence, with Kasama receiving two stars for its modern Filipino cuisine and Feld recognized for sustainable practices and local sourcing.

Connor Bedard's consistent performances, including a second career hat trick, are leading the Chicago Blackhawks out of a slump and positioning them for playoff contention.

Illinois deer hunters are reminded by IDNR to use mandatory check stations in CWD-affected counties during the firearm season. New stations are added in Bureau, Ford, and Lee counties for better disease monitoring.

Northwestern Medicine will open the Dauten Behavioral Health Institute in Chicago after a $25 million gift from Kent and Liz Dauten to expand bipolar care and research. The center will fund a registry, an innovation fund and new clinical programs.

A Cook County judge cleared Terrell Boyd of charges in the 2020 Austin shooting that killed 7-year-old Natalia Wallace. The case has produced mixed verdicts and one defendant remains held.

A mother and her 9-year-old son were beaten by a group of children near a Chicago school, leading to a community rally for safety and demands for accountability.

Two teens have been charged after a violent West Pullman robbery; police say arrests were made within an hour.

Austin tenants at Parkside Apartments say raw sewage, bed bugs and crumbling ceilings have gone unrepaired; the city has sued the owner and a hearing is set for Dec. 4.

A Ninth Circuit panel vacated a district‑court win against Blue Cross over denials of gender‑affirming care and sent the case back for further review. The ruling leaves key legal questions for the trial court to sort out.